Manorhaven was incorporated in 1930, after news was spread that Port Washington was planning on incorporating itself as a city.[2] The name of the village was selected by locals, who felt that it reflected the feel and nature of the area.[2]
In 1982, Manorhaven annexed approximately 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) from unincorporated Port Washington.[3]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), of which 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 25.40%, is water.[4]
As of the 2010 census, there were 6,556 people in the village. The racial/ethnic breakdown is as follows:[11]White alone - 3,447 (52.6%); Asian alone - 1,150 (17.5%); Black alone - 90 (1.4%); Two or more races - 84 (1.3%); Other race alone - 7 (0.1%); American Indian alone - 3 (0.05%). Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,775 (27.1%) of the population.
Census 2000
As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 6,138 people, 2,401 households, and 1,627 families residing in the village. The population density was 13,055.6 inhabitants per square mile (5,040.8/km2). There were 2,471 housing units at an average density of 5,255.8 per square mile (2,029.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 76.60% White, 1.30% African American, 0.26% Native American, 13.38% Asian, 5.16% from other races, and 3.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.50% of the population.
There were 2,401 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $61,474, and the median income for a family was $66,744. Males had a median income of $45,733 versus $43,182 for females. The per capita income for the village was $36,254. About 7.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Village government
As of July 2023, the Mayor of Manorhaven is John Popeleski, the Deputy Mayor is Trustee Harry Farina,[13] other Village Trustees are Monica Ildefonso, Khristine Shahipour and Jeffrey Stone[14][15]
Representation in higher government
Town representation
Manorhaven is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of September 2022 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).[16]
Nassau County representation
Manorhaven is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of September 2022 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).[17][18]
The Village of Manorhaven is located entirely within the boundaries of the Port Washington Union Free School District.[17][26] As such, all children who reside within Manorhaven and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.[17][26]
Library district
Manorhaven is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District.[17]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Road
Major roads in Manorhaven include Manhasset Avenue, Manorhaven Boulevard, Orchard Beach Boulevard, and Shore Road/Sands Point Road.[7][27] Manorhaven Boulevard underwent a major rehabilitation and beautification project in 2022.[27]
Road layout
The majority of the street layout in Manorhaven resembles the traditional street grid.[7] Manhasset Avenue in the southern part of the village is a notable exception, as it traverses the grid diagonally.[7] Many streets use street-naming conventions of local Native American tribes and places (i.e.: Mohegan Avenue) and of woods (i.e.: Cottonwood Road).[7]