Garden City South, New York
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Garden City South is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 4,119 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Garden City South's name reflects upon its geographic location south of the Village of Garden City.<ref name=":81">Template:Cite book</ref>
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,119 people and 1,312 households residing in the CDP.<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref>
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).<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />
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).<ref name=":1" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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).<ref name=":1" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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).<ref name=":1" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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).<ref name=":1" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Politics
In the 2024 United States presidential election, the majority of Garden City South voters voted for Donald J. Trump (R).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
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.<ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=Districtmapandlist>Template:Cite map - Text list Template:Webarchive</ref> The former serves students through grade six, while the latter serves children in grades seven through twelve.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="Districtmapandlist" />
Notable people
- Rudolph "Rudy" W. Giuliani – Attorney; former Mayor of New York City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Edward "Ed" P. Ra – Politician; member of the New York State Assembly.<ref name=":12">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>