Oyster Bay, New York Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

You might be wondering: How do I find out the Population & Steets in OYSTER BAY CITY? First, you need to know that this city is located in Nassau county. The current population of Oyster Bay is 293,576 according to the United States Census Bureau. This was a slight increase from the 2010 census, when the population was 293k. The city is primarily comprised of non-Hispanic whites (75%) and African Americans (2.3%). Additionally, the city is home to two native American tribes (the Matinecock people, and the Lenape nation), which both lived in this area as early as 1600.

A little bit of history about this town may interest you. The first Presbyterian Church was built in 1873 and was the boyhood church of President Theodore Roosevelt. The late president's home is also located in the town, where you can tour his former home. You can visit the Theodore Roosevelt Museum, which is part of the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Nearby is the Earle-Wightman House, which is home to the Oyster Bay Historical Society. And finally, the Christeen is the oldest oyster sloop in North America and a National Historic Landmark.

A little about this town may surprise you. The town was occupied by British troops during the American Revolution. A hill overlooking the town was used to fortify the town. The Patriot Samuel Townsend's son Robert Townsend was a spy for Gen. George Washington. The town also has a shipyard, the Jakobson Shipyard, that began operations in 1938. The shipyard produced minesweepers, tugboats, and mini-submarines, and later closed. The site is currently being used to establish a maritime history center.