The first European settler was John Seren who came from Connecticut in 1644.[2] Later, Townsend Albertson started a farm and gristmill and the community eventually became known as Albertson, after him.[2][3][4]
In 1850, a road was built through Albertson on the lands of Isaac Underhill Willets. The road is still known as I.U. Willets Road. (Willets complained that Long Island has more roads than it would ever need). The Long Island Rail Road opened an Albertson train station in 1864.[2][3]
In 1910, after a house in the Albertson Square section of the hamlet burned down in a blaze due to a lack of fire protection service in the area, locals created the Albertson Fire District to ensure the area would receive the necessary fire coverage.[5] Seven years later, in 1917, the Albertson Water District was established.[6][7]
In 1946, major postwar suburbanization began in the community with the construction of a small development by William Levitt.[3]
In 1950, as the rapid suburbanization of the region continued, the Hillside Terrace-at-Albertson development – a large, 55-acre (22ha) housing development wedged between Willis Avenue to the west, the Long Island Rail Road's Oyster Bay Branch to the east, I.U. Willets Road to the south, and an earlier development along Netz Place to the north – was constructed on land previously occupied by Bloodgood Nurseries.[8][9] Developed by Joseph Carillo, Samuel Levin, and Joseph Wanes, the Hillside Terrace section included approximately 322 single-family homes and a large shopping center.[8][9][10] This shopping center – The Shoppes at Willets Crossing (also known as the Albertson Shopping Center and Albertson Marketplace[11]) – was built at a cost of approximately $75,000 (1950 USD) and is located at the northwestern corner of Willis Avenue and I.U. Willets Road.[8][9][10][12]
In 1953, the present Albertson Fire District headquarters – located on I.U. Willets Road – was constructed.[5]
To better serve the growing number of children residing within the portions of Albertson zoned for its schools and to relieve overcrowding in its other elementary schools, the Mineola Union Free School District opened the Meadow Drive Elementary School on Meadow Drive – located within the Albertson's Hillside Terrace neighborhood – in September 1954.[13][14] The school's construction was approved by district residents on February 28, 1953, approving the resolution by a vote of 1,524-to-749.[14] The school was officially dedicated on September 23, 1954.[14]
By the mid-1960s, the last farms in Albertson had been developed over with housing and businesses, and the community had become fully suburban in character.[3]
In 1977, sparked in large part out of concerns stemming from a controversial development proposal, locals formed the Albertson Square Civic Association – Albertson's local civic association.[4] The organization continued to grow over the ensuing decades, and in 2025, it was renamed The Albertson Civic.[4]
Etymology
Albertson is named for Townsend Albertson, one of the earliest settlers in the community.[2][3][4] Albertson operated a farm and a gristmill in the area.[2][3][4]
As of the census[16] of 2020, there were 5,220 people residing in the CDP.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,182 people, 1,812 households, and 1,442 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,866.8 inhabitants per square mile (3,037.4/km2). There were 1,853 housing units at an average density of 2,803.3 per square mile (1,082.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 70.4% White, 24.3% Asian, 0.3% African American, 0.02% Native American, 1.27% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.50% of the population.
There were 1,812 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the CDP, the age distribution was 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $66,516, and the median income for a family was $77,516. Males had a median income of $55,000 versus $44,792 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,222. About 4.5% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.
Census 2000
As of the census of 2000, there are 5,200 people, 1,812 households, and 1,442 families residing in the town. The population density is 3,042.0/km² (7,866.8/mi²). There are 1,853 housing units at an average density of 1,084.0/km² (2,803.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 82.13% White, 0.23% African American, 0.02% Native American, 14.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. 5.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,812 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% are non-families. 17.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.87 and the average family size is 3.27.
In the town the age distribution was 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $66,516, and the median income for a family was $77,516. Males had a median income of $55,000 versus $44,792 for females. The per capita income for the town was $31,222. 4.7% of the population and 4.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.4% were under the age of 18 and 5.5% were 65 or older.
As an unincorporated hamlet within the Town of North Hempstead, Albertson has no government of its own, and is instead governed directly by said Town, which is seated in Manhasset.[17][29]
Albertson is located within the Town of North Hempstead's 2nd council district, which as of August 2025 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by resident Edward W. Scott (R–Albertson).[29]
Representation in higher government
County representation
Albertson is located in Nassau County's 18th Legislative district, which as of August 2025 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Samantha A. Goetz (R–Locust Valley).[31][32]
Albertson is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) Roslyn's library district (the Bryant Library) and the Shelter Rock Library District.[17] The area of the hamlet located served by the Roslyn Union Free School District is served by the Bryant Library in the Village of Roslyn, and the areas of the hamlet served by the Mineola and the Herricks Union Free School Districts are each served by the Shelter Rock Public Library in Searingtown.[17]
Albertson is primarily located within the boundaries of the Albertson Water District.[17] However, smaller portions are served by the Garden City Park Water District, the Roslyn Water District, and the Village of Williston Park's municipal water supply system.[17]
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