Oyster Bay Cove, New York
Oyster Bay Cove: City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
About
Oyster Bay Cove is a city located in the county of Nassau in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,197 and a population density of 199 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,243 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Oyster Bay Cove
| Population : | 2,243 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Nassau County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 516 |
| Area : | 11.02 km2 |
| Altitude : | 59 feet / 18 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:54:27 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 204 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oyster Bay Cove is located at 40°52'15"N 73°30'39"W (40.8709300, -73.5109600).
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Demographics
The population of Oyster Bay Cove increased by 2.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,197 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,235 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,241 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,253 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,261 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,262 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,260 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,263 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,261 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,254 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,243 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,735 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,752 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,222 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,718 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 97.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 512 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $174,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,289 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $422 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $832 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,005 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,662 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 182,877 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,385 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,503 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,556 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 523 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 317 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 165 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 453 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 409 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,132.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.14 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,702 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $170,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,235 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $413 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $758 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 3 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,903 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.30 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,523 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 67,153 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 256,660 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,590 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,965 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,504 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 426 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,806 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 147,226 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 878 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,058 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 478 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 344 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 961 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 125 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 778 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3,783.36 |
People born in Oyster Bay Cove (1)
American model and singer Joanne Borgella was born in Oyster Bay Cove
Schools in Oyster Bay Cove
College & universities near Oyster Bay Cove, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418126 | New York College of Health Professions | Syosset (NY) | 11791-4413 |
| 196237 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | Old Westbury (NY) | 11568-0210 |
| 192448 | Long Island University | Brookville (NY) | 11548-1327 |
| 194091 | New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury (NY) | 11568-8000 |
| 197221 | Webb Institute | Glen Cove (NY) | 11542-1398 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oyster Bay Cove, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Nassau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nassau County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 764,055 | Town in Nassau County, New York |
| Oyster Bay | 296,592 | Town on Long Island, New York, United States |
| Freeport | 42,705 | The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois. |
| Hicksville | 41,547 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| East Meadow | 38,132 | Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States |
| Valley Stream | 37,196 | Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America |
| Long Beach | 33,303 | City in Nassau County, New York, United States |
| Elmont | 33,198 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Franklin Square | 29,320 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Glen Cove | 27,005 | City in Nassau County, New York |
| Plainview | 26,217 | City in Texas |
| Uniondale | 24,759 | Census designated-place in New York, United States |
| Rockville Centre | 24,398 | Village in Nassau County, New York, United States |
| Baldwin | 24,033 | Census designated place in New York, United States |
| Garden City | 22,224 | Village in New York, United States |
| Merrick | 22,097 | Hamlet and census-designated place in New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Oyster Bay Cove distances to largest New York cities
