Glen Cove, New York

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Glen Cove, New York
Image:Map of Nassau County, New York, highlighting Glen Cove.PNG
Glen Cove location in Nassau County : the town is surronded by Long Island Sound on the north and the town of Oyster Bay on the east, south and west
Coordinates: 40°52′2″N 73°37′40″W / 40.86722, -73.62778
Country United States
State New York
County Nassau
Area
 - Total 19.3 sq mi (49.9 km²)
 - Land 6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
 - Water 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²)
Elevation 23 ft (7 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 26,622
 - Density 4,006.0/sq mi (1,546.7/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 11542
Area code(s) 516
FIPS code 36-29113
GNIS feature ID 0977339

Glen Cove is a city in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 26,622. Part of the early 20th century Gold Coast of the North Shore, Glen Cove has a diverse population. The Russian UN delegation owns the Killenworth estate, which it uses to house visitors and for weekend retreats.

Glen Cove was first settled as "Musketa Cove" in 1668 by Joseph Carpenter, brothers Nathaniel, Daniel and Robert Coles, and Nicholas Simkins on land purchased from the Matinecock Indians.

The City of Glen Cove is surrounded by the Town of Oyster Bay. The City of Glen Cove is totally autonomous from the town.



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[edit] Geography

The city is on the north shore of Long Island and is adjacent to the Long Island Sound.

Glen Cove is located at 40°52′2″N, 73°37′40″W (40.867326, -73.627738).GR1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.2 square miles (49.9 km²), of which, 6.7 square miles (17.2 km²) of it is land and 12.6 square miles (32.7 km²) of it (65.51%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 26,622 people, 9,461 households, and 6,651 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,006.0 people per square mile (1,545.7/km²). There were 9,734 housing units at an average density of 1,464.7/sq mi (565.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.28% White, 6.40% African American, 0.29% Native American, 4.11% Asian, Large number of sikhs[Asians] 0.05% Pacific Islander, 5.72% from other races, and 23.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.04% of the population.

There were 9,461 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.1% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,503, and the median income for a family was $63,021. Males had a median income of $41,900 versus $30,581 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,627. About 6.2% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] People Associated with Glen Cove

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