Garden City South, New York

History

Garden City South's name reflects upon its geographic location south of the Village of Garden City.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,119 people and 1,312 households residing in the CDP. The median household income was $146,346 and those with a bachelor's degree or Higher at 49.1% and an employment Rate of 62.4%.

The race and ethnicity population totals reported in the 2020 census were as follows: White alone: 3,260, Black or African American: 46, American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 8, Asian alone: 348, and some other race alone: 181.

There were 1,312 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

Government

Town representation

As an unincorporated community within the Town of Hempstead, Garden City South is directly governed by said Town, which is seated in the Village of Hempstead.

Garden City South is located in the Town of Hempstead's 2nd council district, which as of August 2025 is represented on the Hempstead Town Council by Thomas E. Muscarella (R–Garden City).

Representation in higher government

Nassau County representation

Garden City South is located in Nassau County's 8th Legislative district, which as of August 2025 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by John J. Giuffrè (R–Stewart Manor).

New York State representation

New York State Assembly

Garden City South is located in the New York State Assembly's 19th State Assembly district, which as of August 2025 is represented in the New York State Assembly by resident Edward P. Ra (R–Garden City South).

New York State Senate

Garden City South is located in the New York State Senate's 6th State Senate district, which as of August 2025 is represented in the New York State Senate by Siela A. Bynoe (D–Westbury).

Federal representation

United States Congress

Garden City South is located within New York's 4th Congressional district, which as of August 2025 is represented in the United States Congress by Laura A. Gillen (D-Baldwin).

United States Senate

Like the rest of New York, Garden City South is represented in the United States Senate by Charles Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).

Politics

In the 2024 United States presidential election, the majority of Garden City South voters voted for Donald Trump (R).

Education

Garden City South is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Franklin Square Union Free School District and the Sewanhaka Central High School District. The former serves students through grade six, while the latter serves children in grades seven through twelve.

Notable people

• Rudolph "Rudy" W. Giuliani – Attorney; former Mayor of New York City.
• Edward "Ed" P. Ra – Politician; member of the New York State Assembly.

References

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