Port Washington North incorporated in 1932 after residents of the area unanimously voted in favor of incorporating on July 6 of that year.[2] Its first Mayor, John Cocks, led the movement to incorporate; he was elected on August 2, 1932.[2]
In 1931, one year prior to Port Washington North incorporating itself as a village, the adjacent village, Manorhaven, unsuccessfully attempted to annex the area.[2] Manorhaven was unsuccessful due to the fact that the residents in what would ultimately become Port Washington North preferred incorporating as a separate village.[2]
In 1953, an area of sand mine along Cow Neck Road, which was uninhabited, was annexed by the village.[3]
By the late 1950s, the Colonial Sand and Gravel Company began selling tracts of their land to developers. In 1959, the green light was given by the village for developers to begin constructing the first section of Port Washington North's Soundview Village subdivision.[3]
In 1982, the Village of Port Washington North celebrated its 50th anniversary.[3]
The name of the village reflects its geographic location in the northern part of the Greater Port Washington area.[2]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), of which 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 4.00%, is water.[4]
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,154 people residing in the village.[11][12] The racial makeup of the village was 86.43% White, 1.62% African American, 8.34% Asian, 2.12% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.34% of the population.
Census 2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,700 people, 1,063 households, and 767 families residing in the village.[11] The population density was 5,624.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,171.7/km2). There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of 2,231.2 per square mile (861.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 86.78% White, 1.15% African American, 0.04% Native American, 9.15% Asian, 1.00% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.30% of the population.
There were 1,063 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $89,287, and the median income for a family was $100,730. Males had a median income of $75,427 versus $52,315 for females. The per capita income for the village was $46,378. About 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Village government
As of January 2023, the Mayor of Port Washington North is Robert Weitzner and the Village Trustees are Steven Cohen, Matthew Kepke, Michael Malatino, and Andrea Scheff.[13]
Representation in higher government
Town representation
Port Washington North is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of January 2023 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).[14]
Nassau County representation
Port Washington North is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of January 2023 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).[15][16]
In the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Port Washington North voters voted for Hillary Clinton (D).[21]
Parks and recreation
Bay Walk Park – A Village-owned park and promenade along Manhasset Bay, featuring the village's Nautical Art Museum.[22]
Mill Pond Park – A Town-owned park around and including Mill Pond.[15]
Education
School district
The Village of Port Washington North is located entirely within the boundaries of the Port Washington Union Free School District.[15][23] As such, all children who reside within Port Washington North and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.[15][23]
Library district
Port Washington North is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District.[15]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Road
Major roads in Port Washington North include Cow Neck Road (CR C53), Harbor Road (CR D07), Middle Neck Road (CR D55), Mill Pond Road (CR D57), Radcliff Avenue, Soundview Drive, and Shore Road (CR E25).[15]
Port Washington North is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Water District, which provides the entirety of Port Washington North with water.[15]