Plandome, New York
Encyclopedia
Plandome is a village
in Nassau County
, New York
in the United States
. The population was 1,349 at the 2010 census. The Village of Plandome is in the Town of North Hempstead.
The Almeron and Olive Smith House
at 50 South Drive is dated to 1907 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 2006.
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) of it is land and 2.00% is water.
The village has a large "green
" where many events are held.
of 2000, there were 1,272 people, 409 households, and 361 families residing in the village. The population density
was 2,584.9 people per square mile (1,002.3/km2). There were 422 housing units at an average density of 857.6 per square mile (332.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.75% White, 0.24% African American, 0.08% Native American, 3.14% Asian, 0.08% from other races
, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population.
There were 409 households out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.4% were married couples
living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the village the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $192,073, and the median income for a family was $200,000. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $52,500 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $95,102. About 2.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in Nassau County
Nassau County, New York
Nassau County is a suburban county on Long Island, east of New York City in the U.S. state of New York, within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,339,532...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
in the United States
United States
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. The population was 1,349 at the 2010 census. The Village of Plandome is in the Town of North Hempstead.
History
The Inc. Village of Plandome, incorporated in 1911, as well as surrounding villages Plandome Manor and Plandome Heights, derive their name from the latin 'Planus Domus', meaning plain, or level home.The Almeron and Olive Smith House
Almeron and Olive Smith House
Almeron and Olive Smith House is a historic home located at Plandome in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1907 and is a -story building with a cross-gabled, overhanging roof. It features a 1-story wraparound porch and has elements of Colonial Revival design. Also on the property is a...
at 50 South Drive is dated to 1907 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 2006.
Geography
Plandome is located at 40.807612°N 73.699955°W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), of which, 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it is land and 2.00% is water.
The village has a large "green
Town square
A town square is an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town used for community gatherings. Other names for town square are civic center, city square, urban square, market square, public square, and town green.Most town squares are hardscapes suitable for open markets,...
" where many events are held.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,272 people, 409 households, and 361 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,584.9 people per square mile (1,002.3/km2). There were 422 housing units at an average density of 857.6 per square mile (332.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.75% White, 0.24% African American, 0.08% Native American, 3.14% Asian, 0.08% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population.
There were 409 households out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the village the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $192,073, and the median income for a family was $200,000. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $52,500 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $95,102. About 2.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents (past and present)
- Bruce R. BentBruce R. BentBruce R. Bent invented the world's first money fund, The Reserve Fund, with Henry B. R. Brown in 1970. This financial product was recognized by the American Museum of Financial History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, for its importance and impact on the nation's financial history...
, Founder, The Reserve Fund, first money fund - Bloodgood CutterBloodgood CutterBloodgood Haviland Cutter , a descendant of the Haviland family, was a prominent and colorful figure in late nineteenth century Plandome, New York....
(1817–1906), poet - Melissa ErricoMelissa Errico-Biography:Born in Manhattan, Errico moved to Manhasset on Long Island at an early age. Her parents, a sculptor and a physician/concert pianist, supported her early interest in ballet, and gymnastics, and Melissa competed nationally as a gymnast...
, Broadway Actress, songwriter, singer - Norman "Boomer" EsiasonBoomer EsiasonNorman Julius "Boomer" Esiason is a former American football quarterback and current network color commentator. He played for the National Football League's Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals before working as an analyst for ABC and HBO...
, NFL quarterback and sports broadcaster. - Catherine GalbraithCatherine GalbraithCatherine "Kitty" Galbraith , née Catherine Merriam Atwater, was an American author who was the wife of economist and author John Kenneth Galbraith, and the mother of four sons: diplomat and political analyst, Peter W. Galbraith, economist James K. Galbraith, attorney J...
- wife of John Kenneth GalbraithJohn Kenneth GalbraithJohn Kenneth "Ken" Galbraith , OC was a Canadian-American economist. He was a Keynesian and an institutionalist, a leading proponent of 20th-century American liberalism... - Kenny Gardner (1913–2002), singer, Guy LombardoGuy LombardoGaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo was a Canadian-American bandleader and violinist.Forming "The Royal Canadians" in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor and other musicians from his hometown, Lombardo led the group to international success, billing themselves as creating "The Sweetest...
's Royal Canadians - Frederic H. Haggerson (1884–1952), Former Chairman, Union Carbide and Carbon Corp.
- John J. Kenny (1906–1986), Founder, J.J. Kenny Co., Bond brokerage
- Richard B. Leather, Vice Chairman, Newmont Mining Corporation, Commodore of Manhasset Bay Yacht Club 1982-83
- Leroy Latham (1874–1938), Chairman, Latham Lithographing Co.
- John Madonia (1919–2000), Real estate developer
- Bill O'ReillyBill O'Reilly (political commentator)William James "Bill" O'Reilly, Jr. is an American television host, author, syndicated columnist and political commentator. He is the host of the political commentary program The O'Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel, which is the most watched cable news television program on American television...
, Television host, political commentator - Jesse J. Ricks (1880–1944), Former Chairman, Union CarbideUnion CarbideUnion Carbide Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company. It currently employs more than 2,400 people. Union Carbide primarily produces chemicals and polymers that undergo one or more further conversions by customers before reaching consumers. Some are high-volume...
and Carbon Corp. - Bobby RiggsBobby RiggsRobert Larimore "Bobby" Riggs was a 1930s–40s tennis player who was the World No. 1 or the co-World No. 1 player for three years, first as an amateur in 1941, then as a professional in 1946 and 1947...
(1918–1995), TennisTennisTennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
Champion - Erika SlezakErika SlezakErika Alma Hermina Slezak is an American actress, best known for her role as Victoria Lord on the American daytime soap opera One Life to Live...
, Daytime Emmy Award-winning Actress - Kenny WilliamsKenny Williams (announcer)Kenny Williams was an American television announcer from the late 1940s to 1980s. He was best known as the announcer of many game shows produced by Merrill Heatter and Bob Quigley . He also appeared on screen as "Kenny the Cop" on Video Village and Shenanigans...
(1914–1984), Television Announcer, actor, radio actor