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Uniondale is a small community in central Nassau County, New York, located on Long Island. It is part of the Town of Hempstead and is close to the New York metropolitan area. In the 2020 United States census, Uniondale had a population of 32,473 people.
The area is known for being home to important schools and places, including Nassau Community College and part of Hofstra University. It is also where the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is located. These places make Uniondale an interesting and busy part of Long Island.
History
In 1830, a small one-room schoolhouse was built where the Uniondale Public Library stands today. Hofstra University started in 1935, using the estate of William S. Hofstra, now called Netherlands Hall.
In the early 1970s, some people in Uniondale tried to become an official village because they were unhappy with how their community was being handled during plans for Mitchel Field. However, these plans did not succeed, and Uniondale stayed part of the Town of Hempstead. Until 2015, the area north of the Hempstead Turnpike was known as a different place called East Garden City.
Geography
Uniondale covers 2.7 square miles of land, as measured by the United States Census Bureau. It grew larger between the 2010 and 2020 censuses when it took in the area of East Garden City.
Uniondale has a Humid subtropical climate, meaning cool, wet winters and hot, humid summers. Rain falls throughout the year, with a bit more in spring and fall. The area is in hardiness zone 7b, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Economy
Lufthansa United States moved its headquarters to Uniondale in 2019, coming from nearby East Meadow.
Previously, Swiss International Air Lines had its United States office in Uniondale at 776 RexCorp Plaza in the EAB Plaza. The airline relocated its offices from 41 Pinelawn Road in Melville, New York around 2002.
Demographics
Uniondale had a population of 32,473 as of the 2020 census. The median age was 35.3 years, with 19.2% of residents under 18 and 16.4% aged 65 or older. Most people lived in urban areas.
In 2000, there were 23,011 people living in Uniondale. The community had a mix of different racial and ethnic groups. Many households included children, and the median income for families was around $67,264. About 8.8% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Racial and ethnic composition
2020 census
2000 census
The racial makeup included 26.97% White, 55.53% Black, 0.35% Native American, 2.10% Asian, and people from other racial backgrounds. About 22.86% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 4,056 | 2,497 | 5,644 | 17.63% | 10.09% | 17.38% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 12,384 | 11,581 | 11,543 | 53.82% | 46.77% | 35.55% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 63 | 60 | 76 | 0.27% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 472 | 499 | 1,119 | 2.05% | 2.02% | 3.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 18 | 13 | 12 | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 95 | 122 | 288 | 0.41% | 0.49% | 0.89% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 662 | 371 | 857 | 2.88% | 1.50% | 2.64% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5,261 | 9,616 | 12,934 | 22.86% | 38.84% | 39.83% |
| Total | 23,011 | 24,759 | 32,473 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,657 | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 11,885 | 36.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 352 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1,142 | 3.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 8,876 | 27.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,545 | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 12,934 | 39.8% |
Sports
Uniondale was once home to the New York Islanders, a hockey team that played at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum from 1972 until 2015, and then again from 2018 until 2021. In the 2014–15 season, the team was supposed to leave the Coliseum for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, but they returned to play there again before moving to the UBS Arena in 2021.
Notable people
Uniondale is the hometown of several well-known people. Chef Richard Blais, known for appearing on TV shows, was born there. Gary Dell'Abate, also called Baba Booey, grew up in Uniondale and works as a producer for The Howard Stern Show.
Other famous people from Uniondale include Edward Goljan, a teacher who helps students prepare for medical tests; Sheryl Lee Ralph, an actress and singer known for her work on Broadway and in movies; and John Moschitta Jr., a fast-talking spokesperson who appeared in many commercials. Aljamain Sterling, a top mixed martial artist, was born and raised in Uniondale, and rapper Busta Rhymes graduated from Uniondale High School.
In popular culture
Uniondale has been a popular place for filming movies. Some scenes from the movie The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) were set at Roosevelt Field, which is in the East Garden City part of Uniondale. Also, parts of the film The Godfather (1972) were shot at Nassau Community College, using the old runways from the Mitchel Air Force Base.
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