Uniondale, New York

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Uniondale is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, United States, on Long Island, in the Town of Hempstead. The population was 23,011 at the 2000 census.

Uniondale is one of the few African-American majority neighborhoods on Long Island, although it is a more middle class community than neighboring Hempstead.

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[edit] Geography

Uniondale is located at 40°42′11″N, 73°35′28″W (40.703097, -73.591070)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 23,011 people, 6,026 households, and 4,826 families residing in Uniondale. The population density was 3,352.7/km² (8,676.5/mi²). There were 6,201 housing units at an average density of 903.5/km² (2,338.1/mi²).

The racial makeup Uniondale is 26.97% White, 55.53% African American, 0.35% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 9.95% from other races, and 5.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.86% of the population. Uniondale's Black/African American population includes a high concentration of Caribbean immigrants.

There were 6,026 households out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 20.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.66 and the average family size was 3.95.

In the village, the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in Uniondale is $61,410, and the median income for a family was $67,264. Males had a median income of $32,417 versus $31,169 for females. Uniondale's per capita income is $19,069. About 6.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Sports

Uniondale is home to the NHL's New York Islanders and the New York Dragons of the Arena Football League, both of whom play at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. It is also home to the Mitchel Athletic Complex which hosts the Long Island Rough Riders, a pro soccer team, and the Major League Lacrosse's Long Island Lizards. The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball is also looking into having a team in Uniondale. This will only go through if the colliseum renovations and redevelopment starts, but as for now there is going to be no minor league team in Uniondale in the fore-seeable future. A team in Uniondale would make a rival for the Long Island Ducks which are located in Central Islip, NY , also of the atlantic league.

[edit] Music

Uniondale is home to The Leaders of the New School, an early hip-hop group with ties to the infamous Public Enemy. Busta Rhymes, known most notably for his solo projects, was the only member of The Leaders of the New School to launch a successful solo career. Rapper Joey Batts, born and raised in Uniondale, currently residing in Hartford, Connecticut, is the frontman of the traveling band Joey Batts and Lynch.

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Town of Hempstead, New York
Hempstead Town Hall on Front Street in Hempstead Village.

County

 Nassau County, New York

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