Syosset is a hamlet (and a census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, within the Town of Oyster Bay. It is a designated hamlet located on the North Shore of Long Island. The population was 18,544 at the 2000 census. The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Nassau County is a suburban city county in the New York Metropolitan Area east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York. ... “NY” redirects here. ... The Town of Oyster Bay is one of 3 towns in Nassau County, New York on Long Island, United States. ... The North Shore of Long Island is the area along Long Islands northern coast, bordering Long Island Sound. ...

Geography

Syosset is located at 40°48′46″N, 73°30′3″W (40.812743, -73.500949)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.9 km² (5.0 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 18,544 people, 6,281 households, and 5,307 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,434.8/km² (3,719.7/mi²). There were 6,354 housing units at an average density of 491.6/km² (1,274.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.26% White, 0.50% African American, 0.04% Native American, 12.66% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 2.92% are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 6,281 households out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.21. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $98,690, and the median income for a family was $107,570. Males had a median income of $68,255 versus $44,229 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $38,537. About 1.6% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Notable current and former residents

• Judd Apatow, American screenwriter, television producer and film producer
• Sue Bird, WNBA player
• Alan Blinder, American economist
• Elaine Chao, the current United States Secretary of Labor
• Ben Ehrenreich, novelist
• Keith Hendrickson, professional golf player
• Brenda Howard, bisexual activist and sex-positive feminist
• Cliff Josephy, professional poker player
• Ned Lamont, Democratic Party nominee for U.S. Senate election, 2006 from Connecticut
• Robert Maschio, Actor (Dr. Todd "The Todd" Quinlan on Scrubs)
• Idina Menzel, Broadway actress
• David Long, novelist
• Eric Nystrom, NHL player
• Dave Ockun, Concert producer
• Adam Pascal, Actor
• Natalie Portman, Actress
• Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Sportscaster and Sports Journalist
• Robert Scuderi, NHL player
• Jonathan Vilma, NFL player

Judd Apatow (born December 6, 1967, in Syosset, New York)[1] is an Emmy-winning American screenwriter, director, and producer. ... Suzanne Brigit Bird (born October 16, 1980) is a professional womens basketball player. ... Alan Stuart Blinder (October 14, 1945 - ) is an American economist, on the faculty of Columbia University, and was an adviser to John Kerry during the latters 2004 presidential campaign. ... Elaine Lan Chao (Traditional Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Chao Hsiao-lan;[1] born March 26, 1953) currently serves as the 24th United States Secretary of Labor in the Cabinet of President of the United States George W. Bush. ... The United States Secretary of Labor is the head of the United States Department of Labor. ... Ben Ehrenreich is a freelance journalist and novelist. ... Keith Hendrickson is a top American college golfer who competed in the U.S. Open amateur tournament [[1]]. Categories: | | | | | ... Brenda Howard (December 24, 1946 – June 28, 2005) a bisexual activist and sex-positive feminist who is an important figure in the modern LGBT rights movement. ... In human sexuality, bisexuality describes a man or woman having a sexual orientation to persons of either or both sexes (a man or woman who sexually likes both sexes; people who are sexually and/or romantically attracted to both males and females). ... Sex-positive feminism, sometimes known as pro-sex feminism, sex-radical feminism, or sexually liberal feminism, is a movement that was formed in the early 1980s. ... Cliff D. Johnny Bax Josephy is an American professional poker player from Syosset, New York. ... Edward Miner Lamont, Jr. ... Seats up for election. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... Robert Maschio (born August 25, 1966) was born in New York, and grew up in Syosset, Long Island. ... Idina Menzel (born Idina Kim Mentzel on May 30, 1971 in New York City) is a Tony Award-winning American actress, singer and songwriter who is best known for her performances in Wicked and Rent. ... David Long is a New Zealand musician who played in The Mutton Birds. ... Nystrom at the 2005 Flames prospect camp Eric Nystrom (born February 14, 1983 in Syosset, New York) is an ice hockey left winger and the son of former National Hockey League player Bob Nystrom. ... Dave Ockun was born in Syosset, New York and is a concert producer and music industry professional based in Los Angeles. ... Adam Pascal Adam Pascal (born October 25, 1970) is an American actor, best known for being the first to play the role of Roger Davis in the Jonathan Larson musical Rent on Broadway. ... Natalie Portman (Hebrew: נטלי פורטמן), born Natalie Hershlag (Hebrew: נטלי הרשלג) on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel[1] is a Golden Globe-winning, Academy Award-nominated Israeli-American actress. ... Christopher M. Russo (born October 18, 1959), known as the Mad Dog, is an American sports radio personality. ... Robert Rob Scuderi (born December 30, 1978 in Syosset, New York) is an American professional ice hockey player, currently plays defense for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. Scuderi was drafted in the 5th round, 134th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. ... Jonathan Polynice Vilma (born April 16, 1982 in Coral Gables, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays middle linebacker for the New York Jets of the NFL. He is one of several NFL players of Haitian descent. ...

External links

• Syosset Chamber of Commerce
• A Syosset Scrapbook
• Maps and aerial photos for 40°48′46″N 73°30′03″W / 40.812743, -73.500949Coordinates: 40°48′46″N 73°30′03″W / 40.812743, -73.500949
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