Lakeview, New York

Lakeview, New York
Hamlet and Census-designated place
Langdon Boulevard in Lakeview on August 8, 2022.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Lakeview, New York Location within the state of New York Show map of Long Island Lakeview, New York Lakeview, New York (New York) Show map of New York Lakeview, New York Lakeview, New York (the United States) Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 40°40′30″N73°39′16″W / 40.67500°N 73.65444°W / 40.67500; -73.65444
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Nassau County, New York
Town	Hempstead
Named for	Its proximity to Hempstead Lake
Area [1]
• Total	1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2)
• Land	1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
• Water	0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2)
Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	6,077
• Density	6,070.93/sq mi (2,344.56/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	11552, 11570
Area code	516
FIPS code	36-41003
GNIS feature ID	0954975

Lakeview is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 6,077 at the 2020 census. ^[2]

The Lakeview Fire Department (also referred to as Lakeview FD and abbreviated as LVFD) is the main provider of Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services within Lakeview. ^[3]

History

Lakeview's name reflects upon its proximity to Hempstead Lake at Hempstead Lake State Park. ^[4]

Geography

U.S. Census map of Lakeview.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), of which 1.0 square mile (2.6 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (17.95%) is water. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	5,607		—
2010	5,615		0.1%
2020	6,077		8.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 2010 [7] 2020 [8]

2020 census

Lakeview CDP, New York – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2000 [9]	Pop 2010 [7]	Pop 2020 [8]	% 2000	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	290	128	152	5.17%	2.28%	2.50%
Black or African American alone (NH)	4,674	4,399	4,249	83.36%	78.34%	69.92%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	13	30	17	0.23%	0.53%	0.28%
Asian alone (NH)	27	44	157	0.48%	0.78%	2.58%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	0	1	0	0.00%	0.02%	0.00%
Other race alone (NH)	41	20	126	0.73%	0.36%	2.07%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)	173	140	253	3.09%	2.49%	4.16%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	389	853	1,123	6.94%	15.19%	18.48%
Total	5,607	5,615	6,077	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

2000 Census

At the 2000 census there were 5,607 people, 1,525 households, and 1,287 families in the CDP. The population density was 5,850.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,258.8/km²). There were 1,569 housing units at an average density of 1,637.1 per square mile (632.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 6.90% White, 84.95% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 3.44% from other races, and 3.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.94%. ^[10]

Of the 1,525 households 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 26.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. 11.3% of households were one person and 5.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.59 and the average family size was 3.81.

The age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.6 males.

The median household income was $98,036. The per capita income for the CDP was $28,575. About 4.9% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. ^[11]

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. "Lakeview CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved February 23, 2021.
3. "Lakeview Fire Department". Lakeview Fire Department. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
4. Winsche, Richard (October 1, 1999). The History of Nassau County Community Place-Names. Interlaken, New York: Empire State Books. ISBN   978-1557871541.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
7. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lakeview CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau .
8. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lakeview CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau .
9. "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Lakeview CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
11. "Geographic Names Information System". United States Geological Survey . Retrieved January 31, 2008.