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The current estimated population of Albertson is 5,200, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its suburban setting within the New York metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1811
  • County: Nassau County
  • Land area: 0.7 square miles
  • Population density: 7,428 people per square mile
  • Area code: 516
  • Zip code: 11507

Geography and Location

Albertson is located in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. It is a suburban community located about 20 miles east of Manhattan. The town is primarily residential, with easy access to major highways such as the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. Albertson is close to several parks and recreational areas, including Eisenhower Park. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.8 years
Median household income: $66,516
Median house value: $274,000

Population by Race

Races in Albertson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (78.2%)
  • Asian Indian (8.0%)
  • Hispanic (5.5%)
  • Chinese (2.8%)
  • Korean (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)
  • Other race (1.3%)
  • Other Asian (1.1%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Italian (23.8%), Irish (17.5%), German (11.0%), Polish (7.8%), United States (3.9%), English (3.4%).

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albertson

  • High school or higher: 84.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albertson CDP

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 63.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 4.0%

20.3% Foreign born (12.6% Asia, 4.4% Europe, 3.0% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Albertson:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albertson:

Other public-use airports nearest to Albertson:

  • SANDS POINT (about 6 miles; PORT WASHINGTON, NY; Abbreviation: 7N3)
  • EVERS (about 12 miles; NEW YORK, NY; Abbreviation: 6N6)
  • FLUSHING (about 12 miles; NEW YORK/FLUSHING/, NY; Abbreviation: FLU)

Amtrak stations near Albertson:

  • 13 miles: KENNEDY AIRPORT NEW YORK (QUEENS, ) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar and vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand.
  • 14 miles: NEW ROCHELLE (DEPOT PLAZA NORTH). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 16 miles: LA GUARDIA AIRPORT (QUEENS, ) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar and vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albertson:

  • NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 4 miles; GARDEN CITY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 13,710)
  • ADELPHI UNIVERSITY (about 4 miles; GARDEN CITY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,074)
  • LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY-C W POST CAMPUS (about 4 miles; BROOKVILLE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,605)
  • HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY (about 4 miles; HEMPSTEAD, NY; Full-time enrollment: 10,842)
  • NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-OLD WESTBURY (about 4 miles; OLD WESTBURY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,459)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT OLD WESTBURY (about 4 miles; OLD WESTBURY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,594)
  • CUNY QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; NEW YORK, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,431)

Public primary/middle schools in Albertson:

  • HERRICKS MS (Students: 1,005; Location: 7 HILLDALE RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SEARINGTOWN SCHOOL (Students: 516; Location: 106 BEVERLY DR; Grades: KG – 05)
  • MEADOW DRIVE SCHOOL (Students: 199; Location: 25 MEADOW DR; Grades: 01 – 05)

Libraries

Library in Albertson:

  • SHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,334,049; Location: 165 SEARINGTOWN ROAD; 157,886 books; 12,485 audio materials; 6,967 video materials; 512 serial subscriptions)

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