# Roosevelt, New York

Roosevelt (historically known as Greenwich and Rum Point) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 18,066 at the 2020 census.

## History

The community is named for former President Theodore Roosevelt, but was also known as Greenwich and Rum Point for a time before that. While Roosevelt once had a predominantly-white population, white flight and real estate blockbusting became a major issue during the postwar housing boom in the 1950s and 1960s, when the community saw an influx of African-American residents.

## Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km$^2$), of which 1.8 square miles (4.6 km$^2$) is land and 0.56% is water.

## Demographics
### 2020 census

Roosevelt CDP, New York – Racial and ethnic composition Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. :
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
| White alone (NH) | 326 | 343 | 2.01% | 1.90% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 9,873 | 8,519 | 60.73% | 47.15% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 59 | 32 | 0.36% | 0.18% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 85 | 169 | 0.52% | 0.94% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 5 | 11 | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 80 | 173 | 0.49% | 0.96% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 282 | 413 | 1.73% | 2.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5,548 | 8,406 | 34.12% | 46.53% |
| Total | 16,258 | 18,066 | 100.00% | 100.00% |

### 2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 16,258 people residing in the CDP. The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.90% White, 63.11% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 17.02% from other races, and 4.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.12% of the population.

### 2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 15,854 people, 4,061 households, and 3,362 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,438.9 people/km$^2$ (8,907 people/sq mi). There were 4,234 housing units at an average density of 918.4 units/km$^2$ (2,379 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 3.97% White, 79.02% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 8.33% from other races, and 3.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.22% of the population.
There were 4,061 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 30.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.88 and the average family size was 3.98.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,715, and the median income for a family was $56,380. Males had a median income of $30,694 versus $29,566 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,950. About 10.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

## Education

The majority of Roosevelt is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Roosevelt Union Free School District. However, small portions of the hamlet's southwestern and southeastern corners are located within the boundaries of (and thus served by) the Baldwin Union Free School District and the Freeport Union Free School District, respectively. As such, children who reside within Roosevelt and attend public schools go to school in one of these three districts depending on where they live within the hamlet.
Additionally, the portion of the Meadowbrook State Parkway within the hamlet is located within the Merrick UFSD, the North Merrick UFSD, and the Bellmore–Merrick Central High School District. However, no homes in the hamlet are located in these areas.

## Notable people

* David Ancrum (born 1958), basketball player, top scorer in the 1994 Israel Basketball Premier League
* Gabriel Casseus, actor and screenwriter
* Chuck D and Flavor Flav, hip hop artists
* Sandra Dee, actress
* Julius "Dr. J" Erving, former professional basketball player
* Roy Haynes, jazz drummer
* John Mackey, National Football League Hall of Fame member
* Miff Mole, trombonist
* Charlie Murphy, comedian/actor
* Eddie Murphy, comedian/actor
* Arvell Shaw, jazz bassist
* Howard Stern, radio personality
* Sabrina N. Thompson, aerospace engineer
* Steve White, actor
* Mo Heart, Drag Queen and Activist