Nassau County, county in New York, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,351,334 inhabitants. The county was created 125 years ago in 1899. Its county seat is Mineola.
Nassau County, located on Long Island directly east of New York City, contains some of the most prominent cities and towns in the state of New York. With famous beaches, historic sites, and sprawling suburbs, Nassau County is home to over 1.3 million residents. In this post, we’ll highlight some of the top cities that make up this culturally diverse county.
The city of Long Beach sits on a barrier island bordering the Atlantic Ocean and boasts over 35,000 residents. Just east, the city of Glen Cove contains a quaint, old-world downtown right along the Long Island Sound. Hempstead, with over 700,000 residents, is the largest city in the county and acts as an urban hub. Further east, Oyster Bay is a historic hamlet with well-preserved colonial sites. And no discussion of Nassau County would be complete without mentioning its county seat, Mineola, home to the county government offices and a variety of restaurants and shops.
Nassau County offers a mix of beachside living, suburban sprawl, and historic villages. Join me as I dive deeper into these cities and others that make Nassau County a dynamic place to live and visit on Long Island.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nassau County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Sands Point | Village in New York, United States | 2,802 |
Sea Cliff | Village in New York | 5,056 |
Searingtown | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 4,915 |
South Farmingdale | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 14,486 |
South Floral Park | City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America | 1,782 |
South Hempstead | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 3,243 |
South Valley Stream | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 5,962 |
Stewart Manor | City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America | 1,947 |
Syosset | Census designated place in New York State | 18,829 |
Thomaston | Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America | 2,602 |
Uniondale | Census designated-place in New York, United States | 24,759 |
University Gardens | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 4,226 |
Upper Brookville | City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America | 1,738 |
Valley Stream | Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America | 37,196 |
Wantagh | Place in Nassau County, New York, USA | 18,871 |
West Hempstead | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 18,862 |
Westbury | Village in Nassau County, New York | 15,379 |
Williston Park | City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America | 7,208 |
Woodbury | Hamlet within the town of Oyster Bay, New York | 11,058 |
Woodmere | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 17,121 |
Woodsburgh | Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America | 775 |