Garden City South is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 4,119 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

Garden City South's name reflects upon its geographic location south of the Village of Garden City.

Geography

thumb|left|U.S. Census map of Garden City South

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Garden City South had a population of 4,119. The median age was 43.6 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.6 males age 18 and over.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 1,401 households in Garden City South, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 62.1% were married-couple households, 10.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Garden City South is located in the Town of Hempstead's 2nd council district, which as of August 2025 is represented on the Hempstead Town Council by Thomas E. Muscarella (R–Garden City).

New York State representation

New York State Assembly

Garden City South is located in the New York State Assembly's 19th State Assembly district, which as of August 2025 is represented in the New York State Assembly by resident Edward P. Ra (R–Garden City South).

New York State Senate

Garden City South is located in the New York State Senate's 6th State Senate district, which as of August 2025 is represented in the New York State Senate by Siela A. Bynoe (D–Westbury).

Federal representation

United States Congress

Garden City South is located within New York's 4th Congressional district, which as of August 2025 is represented in the United States Congress by Laura A. Gillen (D-Baldwin).

United States Senate

Like the rest of New York, Garden City South is represented in the United States Senate by Charles Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).

Politics

In the 2024 United States presidential election, the majority of Garden City South voters voted for Donald Trump (R).

Education

Garden City South is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Franklin Square Union Free School District<!--ELM 11460--> and the Sewanhaka Central High School District<!--SEC 26520-->. The former serves students through grade six, while the latter serves children in grades seven through twelve.

  • Edward "Ed" P. Ra – Politician; member of the New York State Assembly.

See also

  • List of census-designated places in New York
  • Garden City Park, New York
  • East Garden City, New York

References

  • Community League of Garden City South