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Wantagh Statistics |
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Wantagh (pronounced
"WAHN-taw") is a hamlet that consists of two Census-Designated Places
(CDPs); South Wantagh and North Wantagh. Jerusalem Avenue is the dividing
line between Wantagh's CDPs. The portion of Wantagh that is north of
Jerusalem Avenue is considered North Wantagh, and the portion south of
Jerusalem Avenue is considered South Wantagh.
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What is a
Census-Designated Place?
A Census-Designated
Place (CDP) is an area identified by the Census Bureau for
statistical reporting. They are communities that lack a separate
municipal government, but which otherwise resemble incorporated
places, such as cities or villages. CDPs are delineated to provide
population data for an area so that it can be identifiable by name.
CDPs are not legally incorporated under the laws of the state, and
are often informally called "unincorporated towns." |
Although "South Wantagh" is
not an officially recognized title, the term is used throughout this page
to better distinguish the two areas that comprise the hamlet.
Located on the south shore of
Long Island's Nassau County, Wantagh is part of the Town of Hempstead. The
Wantagh Public School District consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle
school and 1 high school; however, residents of North Wantagh are
considered part of the Levittown School District and residents in a small
area in the eastern part of the hamlet are considered part of the Seaford
School District.
Wantagh's population is summarized below based on census data provided in the links of the right column.
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2020 |
Population |
Households |
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South
Wantagh |
18,613 |
6,163 |
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 South
and North Wantagh, 2020 Census |
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North
Wantagh |
11,931 |
4,201 |
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Total |
30,544 |
10,364 |
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As of the 2020 census |
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2010 |
Population |
Households |
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South
Wantagh |
18,871 |
6,250 |
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South
and North Wantagh, 2010 Census |
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North
Wantagh |
11,960 |
4,321 |
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Total |
30,831 |
10,571 |
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As of the 2010 census |
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2000 |
Population |
Households |
Families |
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South
Wantagh |
18,971 |
6,179 |
5,213 |
South
Wantagh, 2000 Census |
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North
Wantagh |
12,156 |
4,332 |
3,406 |
North
Wantagh, 2000 Census |
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Total |
31,127 |
10,511 |
8,619 |
As of the 2000 census |
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The area
of Wantagh is summarized in the table below. Geographic reference links
for both South and North Wantagh are provided in the right column.
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Land Area |
Water Area |
Total Area |
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South
Wantagh |
3.84 miČ |
0.30 miČ |
4.14 miČ |
40°40′29″N,
73°30′38″W (40.674697, -73.510548)
(Latitude/Longitude of the center of town) |
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North
Wantagh |
1.84 miČ |
0.01 miČ |
1.85 miČ |
40°41′52″N,
73°30′21″W (40.697912, -73.505748)
(Latitude/Longitude of the center of town) |
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Total |
5.68 miČ |
0.31 miČ |
5.99 miČ |
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