South Floral Park (formerly known as Jamaica Square) is a village in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 1,741 at the 2020 census.[2]
South Floral Park, New York
Jamaica Square | |
|---|---|
| Incorporated Village of South Floral Park | |
 A welcome sign at an entrance to the village on August 11, 2022. | |
| Nickname: SFP | |
| Motto: "A Community With Pride" | |
 Location in Nassau County and the state of New York | |
  Location on Long Island  Location within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates: 40°42′47″N 73°42′2″W / 40.71306°N 73.70056°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Hempstead |
| Incorporated | November 1925 |
| Named for | Its location south of Floral Park |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nyakya T. Brown |
| • Deputy Mayor | Jennifer Bellamy |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,741 |
| • Density | 17,948.45/sq mi (6,910.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 11001 |
| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-69023 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965746 |
| Website | www |
At 0.096 square miles (0.25 km2), the Incorporated Village of South Floral Park is the smallest village in the State of New York by total area.
History
editThe Village of South Floral Park was incorporated in November 1925 as the Village of Jamaica Square.[3] This name had been used since the area was first developed ca. 1905; the name was originally chosen so as to reflect the fact that it was down the road from Jamaica, Queens and next to Franklin Square.[3] However its name was changed to South Floral Park in 1931 due to confusion with said neighborhood in Queens; the new name was chosen based on the fact that the village is located immediately south of and adjacent to Floral Park.[3]
Residents decided to incorporate their community because they felt that the Town of Hempstead was unable to adequately fulfill the needs of their community, and believed that a more localized government would be able to govern it better.[3][4]
In 1953, South Floral Park Village Hall was constructed. The building was expanded in 1984 to rehouse the village's fire department in a more modern and efficient facility, which was dedicated on October 19, 1986.[4]
South Floral Park was one of the earliest racially integrated villages on Long Island.[3][4]
Geography
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.096 square miles (0.25 km2), all land.[5]
South Floral Park is the smallest village in the State of New York by total area.[6]
Climate
editThe Village of South Floral Park features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) under the Köppen climate classification.[7][8][9] As such, the village experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters, and experiences precipitation throughout the entirety of the year.[10]
Economy
editThe Village of South Floral Park is considered to be a bedroom community of the City of New York.[4]
The village itself is residential in character, consisting of a single residential zoning district which covers South Floral Park in its entirety.[11][12][13] As such, there are no areas zoned for commercial or industrial uses anywhere within South Floral Park.[11][12][13] Despite this, there have historically been a couple of formal businesses which operated within the village – including a deli.[4]
The majority of lots in the village consist of single-family residential homes, with the only major exceptions being the village hall and fire station complex and a church.[4][12][13]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 460 | — | |
| 1940 | 510 | 10.9% | |
| 1950 | 572 | 12.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,090 | 90.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,032 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,490 | 44.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,478 | −0.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,578 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,764 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,741 | −1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[14] 2010[15] 2020[16] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[15] | Pop 2020[16] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 245 | 158 | 13.89% | 9.08% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 971 | 834 | 55.05% | 47.90% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 10 | 8 | 0.57% | 0.46% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 137 | 240 | 7.77% | 13.79% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 20 | 27 | 1.13% | 1.55% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 65 | 90 | 3.68% | 5.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 316 | 384 | 17.91% | 22.06% |
| Total | 1,764 | 1,741 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2000 Census
editAt the 2000 census there were 1,578 people, 456 households, and 383 families in the village. The population density was 15,776.3 inhabitants per square mile (6,091.3/km2). There were 462 housing units at an average density of 4,618.9 per square mile (1,783.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 22.18% White, 59.06% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.80% Asian, 6.15% from other races, and 8.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.56%.[17]
Of the 456 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 22.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 12.3% of households were one person and 5.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.46 and the average family size was 3.72.
The age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median household income was $64,205 and the median family income was $68,000. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $37,292 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,091. About 0.8% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Government
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As of August 2022, the Mayor of South Floral Park is Nyakya T. Brown, the Deputy Mayor is Jennifer Bellamy, and the Village Trustees are Jennifer Bellamy, LeRoy Graham, Jr., Randy Jaques, and Porscha Lyons.[18] All elected officials on the Board of Trustees serve 4-year terms.[18]
The South Floral Park Village Hall is located in the heart of the village, at 383 Roquette Ave.[18]
The following is a list of South Floral Park's mayors, from 1925 to present:[4][18]
| Mayor's name | Year(s) in office |
|---|---|
| William J. Ruppert | 1925–1933 |
| William Hand | 1933–1939 |
| William Sweeney | 1939–1942 |
| Barney Strup | 1942–1966 |
| William J. Hoffman | 1966–1971 |
| James Lorenzo | 1971–1990 |
| Arlene McMullen | 1990–2002 |
| Angel Soto | 2002–2010 |
| Geoffrey N. Prime | 2010–2022 |
| Nyakya T. Brown | 2022–Present |
Parks and recreation
editThe Village of South Floral Park owns and maintains a small park, known as Firemen's Memorial Park, which was dedicated in 1974.[4] Located off Arthur Avenue, the park contains a historic bell dating to 1875, which was formerly utilized in alerting the community's volunteer firefighters; the bell was installed at the park in 1973.[4]
Education
editSouth Floral Park, in its entirety, is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Elmont Union Free School District for elementary education and the Sewanhaka Central High School District for secondary education.[19] As such, all children who reside within the village and attend public schools go to school in one of these two districts, depending on what grade they are in.
Infrastructure
editTransportation
editRoad
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All roads within South Floral Park are owned and maintained by the village.[20]
Major roads either partially or wholly within the village include Arthur Avenue, Roquette Avenue, and Tennessee Street.[11][20]
Rail
editNo rail service passes through South Floral Park.[11] The nearest Long Island Rail Road station to the village is Floral Park on the Main Line and the Hempstead Branch.[11]
Bus
editNo bus routes pass through the village.[11][21]
Utilities
editNatural gas
editNational Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in South Floral Park.[22][23]
Power
editPSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within South Floral Park.[24]
Sewage
editSouth Floral Park, in its entirety, is served by the Nassau County Sewage District's sanitary sewer network.[11]
Trash collection
editTrash collection services in South Floral Park are provided by the Town of Hempstead's Sanitation District 6.[11]
Water
editThe water supply in South Floral Park is provided by the Water Authority of Western Nassau.[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ "South Floral Park village, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Winsche, Richard (October 1, 1999). The History of Nassau County Community Place-Names. Interlaken, New York: Empire State Books. pp. 94–95. ISBN 978-1557871541.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "History Of Our Village". The Incorporated Village of South Floral Park. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "New York: 2010, Population and Housing Unit County, 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-34)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. June 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
- ^ "Story Map Series: The Climate Zone World Map". arcgis.com. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Interactive United States Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification Map". plantmaps.com. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "World Map of Köppen-Geiger Climate Classification". January 13, 2015. Archived from the original on January 13, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Humid subtropical climate | climatology". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Village of South Floral Park, NY: Districts designated". Village of South Floral Park, NY Village Code. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Village of South Floral Park, NY: Residence District Regulations". Village of South Floral Park, NY Village Code. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - South Floral Park village, New York". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - South Floral Park village, New York". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b c d "Village Government". The Incorporated Village of South Floral Park. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Nassau County, NY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
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- ^ a b "Nassau County Road Jurisdiction Viewer". County of Nassau, New York. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ "Nassau Inter-County Express - Maps and Schedules". nicebus.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- ^ "Long Island Utility Information - LIPA, Nat Grid, & Local Water Authorities". LongIsland.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Natural Gas & Electricity | National Grid". www.nationalgridus.com. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ "Home Page - PSEG Long Island". www.psegliny.com. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
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