New Cassel, New York
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York, United States
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New Cassel is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 14,199 at the time of the 2020 census.
New Cassel, New York | |
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A New Cassel welcome sign at the intersection of Union and Prospect Avenues in 2021 | |
| Motto: "A Community for All People" | |
 Location in Nassau County and the state of New York | |
  New Cassel, New York Location on Long Island  New Cassel, New York Location within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates: 40°45′38″N 73°34′0″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,199 |
| • Density | 9,508.4/sq mi (3,671.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 11590 (Westbury) |
| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-50067 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958399 |
History
New Cassel was one of the first free African American communities on Long Island.[2] It was founded by a group of formerly enslaved African American farmers in the mid 1700s.[3][4] About the time of the close of the American Revolutionary War, Hessian settlers, mostly from Hesse-Cassel in the Holy Roman Empire and who chose not to return Europe, and settled throughout the area, as well; this gave rise to New Cassel's name, which was chosen in honor of the part of Hesse from which most had come.[5][6][7]
When the adjacent village of Westbury incorporated in 1932, New Cassel residents chose not to have the hamlet be absorbed by the new municipality, over fears that taxes would rise.[5] As such, it would remain an unincorporated hamlet directly governed by the Town of North Hempstead in Manhasset.[5][8]
After World War II, New Cassel became home to a great number of successful middle class families, including many Black and Latino veterans.[3] By the second half of the 20th century, New Cassel had become home to a growing number of Haitian and Latino families.[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.[9]
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, New Cassel had a population of 14,199. The median age was 33.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.9 males age 18 and over.[11][12]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[13]
There were 3,185 households in New Cassel, of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 43.5% were married-couple households, 16.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 34.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]
There were 3,402 housing units, of which 6.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.4%.[11]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,305 | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,995 | 35.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 213 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 425 | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 5,291 | 37.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,965 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 7,917 | 55.8% |
2010 census
As of 2010, the population was 14,019. The demographics were as follows:[14]
- Hispanic - 7,577 (53.9%)
- Black alone - 5,225 (37.2%)
- White alone - 841 (6.0%)
- Two or more races - 187 (1.3%)
- Asian alone - 174 (1.2%)
- Other race alone - 44 (0.3%)
- American Indian alone - 10 (0.07%)
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.01%)
2000 census
As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 13,298 people, 2,972 households, and 2,448 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 9,072.8 inhabitants per square mile (3,503.0/km2). There were 3,067 housing units at an average density of 2,092.5 per square mile (807.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 31.64% White, 47.32% African American, 0.45% Native American, 1.41% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 12.59% from other races, and 6.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.11% of the population.
There were 2,972 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 22.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.46 and the average family size was 4.40.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $71,270, and the median income for a family was $69,044. Males had a median income of $22,526 versus $28,193 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,673. About 10.5% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
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Transportation
Road
Two state-maintained highways run through New Cassel: the Northern State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway.[18][19]
Other major roads which travel through the hamlet include Brush Hollow Road, Grand Boulevard, Old Country Road, Prospect Avenue, and Urban Avenue.[18][19]
Rail
Although the Long Island Rail Road's Main Line bisects New Cassel, there is no station located within it – although a station existed briefly during the 19th century.[20] Additionally, the western portion of the community is within walking distance of the Westbury station.[18]
Bus
The northern portion of New Cassel is served by the n22 and n22X bus routes along Prospect Avenue, while the southern portion is served by the N24 along Old Country Road.[18] All of those routes are operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) and travel between the Hicksville LIRR station and Jamaica, Queens.[18]
