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 126 years ago in 1899. Its county seat is Mineola.
There are 11 city/town in Nassau County, NY. The largest city of Nassau County is Glen Cove with a population of 27,005. Other cities include, Garden City population 22,224, Great Neck population 10,162, Garden City Park population 7,806, Great Neck Plaza population 7,006
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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Garden City | Village in New York, United States | 22,224 |
Garden City Park | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 7,806 |
Garden City South | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 4,024 |
Glen Cove | City in Nassau County, New York | 27,005 |
Glen Head | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 4,697 |
Glenwood Landing | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 3,779 |
Great Neck | Region in Nassau County, New York, United States | 10,162 |
Great Neck Estates | City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America | 2,867 |
Great Neck Gardens | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 1,186 |
Great Neck Plaza | City in North Hempstead, New York, United States of America | 7,006 |
Greenvale | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York | 1,094 |