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Roosevelt, New York

Roosevelt is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 18,066 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Historically, what is now Roosevelt was known as Greenwich and Rum Point. The name was eventually changed to Roosevelt in the first half of the 20th century. In December 1950, the Town of Hempstead approved a $15,000 bond for the financing of establishing the Roosevelt Parking District – a special district intended to improve and oversee parking facilities within the community. This district was first requested by business owners in Roosevelt's business district, who wished for improved parking facilities to handle the growth of automobile traffic and increase business. Etymology The community is named for former President Theodore Roosevelt, but was historically also known as Greenwich and Rum Point for a time before that. Theodore Roosevelt was a Long Island resident whose Cove Neck residence, Sagamore Hill, served as his Summer White House. ==Geography==
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and 0.56% is water. Climate According to the Köppen climate classification, Roosevelt has a Humid subtropical climate (type Cfa) with cool, wet winters and hot, humid summers. Precipitation is uniform throughout the year, with slight spring and fall peaks. ==Demographics==
Demographics
Racial and ethnic composition 2020 census As of the 2020 census, Roosevelt had a population of 18,066. The median age was 35.0 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.0 males age 18 and over. 100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas. There were 4,242 households in Roosevelt, of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.1% were married-couple households, 17.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 35.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.90% White, 63.11% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 17.02% from other races, and 4.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.12% of the population. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 15,854 people, 4,061 households, and 3,362 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 4,234 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 3.97% White, 79.02% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 8.33% from other races, and 3.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.22% of the population. There were 4,061 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 30.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.88 and the average family size was 3.98. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,715, and the median income for a family was $56,380. Males had a median income of $30,694 versus $29,566 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,950. About 10.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over. ==Education==
Education
in May 2022 The majority of Roosevelt is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Roosevelt Union Free School District. However, small portions of the hamlet's southwestern and southeastern corners are located within the boundaries of (and thus served by) the Baldwin Union Free School District and the Freeport Union Free School District, respectively. Accordingly, children who reside within Roosevelt and attend public schools go to school in one of these three districts depending on where they live within the hamlet. Additionally, the portion of the Meadowbrook State Parkway within the hamlet is located within the Merrick Union Free School District, the North Merrick Union Free School District, and the Bellmore–Merrick Central High School District. However, no residences in Roosevelt are located within these areas of the hamlet. ==Notable people==
Notable people
David Ancrum (born 1958), basketball player, top scorer in the 1994 Israel Basketball Premier LeagueGabriel Casseus, actor and screenwriter • Chuck D and Flavor Flav, hip hop artists • Julius "Dr. J" Erving, former professional basketball player • Roy Haynes, jazz drummer • Charlie Murphy, comedian/actor • Arvell Shaw, jazz bassist • Howard Stern, radio personality • Steve White, actor ==References==
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