South Farmingdale, New York

South Farmingdale is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Farmingdale area, which is anchored by the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale. The population of the CDP was 14,345 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

South Farmingdale's name reflects its geographic location immediately south of and adjacent to the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale. It had originally opened in 1873 and closed in 1898, and then reopened in 1936 and closed for the final time in 1972.

In September 1961, a wooden figure subsequently identified as the work of the Zulu or another Nguni group of southeastern Africa was discovered buried in a residential backyard. Radiocarbon dating established a date of approximately A.D. 1630, making it one of the oldest surviving African wood carvings known to researchers. The object, known as the Farmingdale Statue, remains in private ownership.

Geography

thumb|left|U.S. Census map of South Farmingdale

According to the United States Census Bureau, South Farmingdale has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km<sup>2</sup>), all land.

The CDP gained territory between the 1990 census and the 2000 census.

Topography and drainage

South Farmingdale is located on a flat outwash plain, and as such, the hamlet's topography is largely flat.

Postal services

Residents of South Farmingdale have a ZIP code of 11735. They are served by the Farmingdale Post Office, located at 918 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735-5426. While residents can and do typically use Farmingdale as their postal address, the post office also accepts mail that is addressed to South Farmingdale.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, South Farmingdale had a population of 14,345. The median age was 42.8 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.3 males age 18 and over.

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

There were 4,765 households in South Farmingdale, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 63.6% were married-couple households, 11.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

2000 census

At the time of the 2000 census, there were 15,061 people 4,899 households, and 4,095 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 4,950 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.01% White, 0.79% African American, 0.08% Native American, 3.18% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.85% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.90% of the population.

There were 4,899 households, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.37.

Age distribution was 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median household income was $71,168, and the median family income was $76,049. Males had a median income of $52,290 versus $36,475 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,927. About 2.5% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

As an unincorporated hamlet within the Town of Oyster Bay, South Farmingdale is governed directly by the town's government, which is seated in Oyster Bay.

Education

Schools

South Farmingdale is served by the Farmingdale Union Free School District.

The district includes Farmingdale High School, Howitt Middle School, Northside Elementary School, Woodward Parkway School, Albany Avenue Elementary School, and Saltzman East Memorial. The park has an area of approximately and includes a playground, several athletic fields, a spray park, and areas for picnicking.

Power

PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within South Farmingdale, on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority.

Sewage

South Farmingdale is located entirely within the Nassau County Sewage District and is connected to its sanitary sewer network.

Water

South Farmingdale is located with the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the South Farmingdale Water District, which has provided service to the area since 1931. A small portion of the hamlet, meanwhile, is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the North Massapequa Fire District.