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Port Washington is a hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States. The community is located on the North Shore of Long Island, 27.5 miles (44.3 km) north of Manhattan. The population was 15,211 at the 2010 census.

Port Washington is a thin peninsula, approximately 12 miles (19.3 km) long and 0.7 miles (1.13 km) wide. It is bordered by the Long Island Sound to the north, Manhassetand Plandome to the west, and the Great Neck peninsula to the south. The postal ZIP code for Port Washington is 11050.

Settled in the mid-17th century by colonists who farmed and fished, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Port Washington developed as a popular resort destination. In 1935, a new highway, Northern State Parkway, was built through Port Washington, making it much easier for people from New York City to reach Port Washington. The area saw some development after World War II, but 'the hamlet' as everyone calls it today, still looks much like it did years ago. Large tracts of open land remain undeveloped.

Early settlers includ edthe Matinecock tribe, who called this land "Sea Hill".

The first recorded European settler was in 1643, when Rev. Francis Doughty, a puritan missionary, purchased approximately 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) from the Matinecock. The Doughty family had a homestead on Main Street, and were buried in a family cemetery that is located in the backyard of the homestead.

In 1836, a group of residents sought to formalize the name Port Washington and filed a petition with the U.S. Post Office Department. A survey of residents indicated that the majority supported the name Brower's Bay, but the Post Office officially approved Port Washington.

During the late 19th century, Port Washington developed as a popular summer resort. As part of this, a number of large Victorian hotels were built along the peninsula. Many of these hotels had been razed by the 1940s, but a few still exist today. The area had fallen into disrepair during the mid-20th century but renovation began in the early 1980s. The Victorian festivals that take place each summer in Port Washington were begun to revitalize the area.

A local saying maintains that Port Washington was originally a summer resort for Manhattan residents. Many of the summer homes have since been converted to year-round residences.

The local school system, Port Washington Schools, is one of the highest-rated on Long Island. Graduates of the system include astronauts, Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, four members of Congress, Academy and Emmy Award winners, an NFL safety, and many other successful individuals.

Two town landmarks are included in "The Ten Best Places in New York State" by the Smithsonian: Sands Point Preserve's Hempstead House and the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

In 1976, Port Washington's harbor was the site of the Unisail event in the sailing competitions of the Summer Olympics, held in nearby New York City. The organization Sail Port Washington, Inc., was formed to organize the town's participation in the Olympiad.

Approximately 18,000 people live in Port Washington, with 7,025 households and 5,571 families, according to the 2000 census. The population density was 3,322.3 per square mile (1,284.6/km). The racial makeup of Port Washington was 78.6% White, 1.4% African American, 0.17% Native American, 13.5% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 1.89% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 7,025 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $89,302, and the median income for a family was $113,451. Males had a median income of $61,059 versus $46,284 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $41,799. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Port Washington has a climate that borders between a humid subtropical and humid continental climate (Köppen Cfa/Dfa). Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. The coldest month is January, with an average high of 23 °F, while the hottest month is July, with an average high of 82 °F. The area receives 226 sunny days per year and 26 inches (660 mm) of snowfall, and 22 in (51 cm) of snowfall on average.

As of the 2010 Census, there were 15,2111 people living in Port Washington. The racial makeup was (Hispanic and Latino Americans made up 16.1% of the population (versus 18.1% county-wide). 71.2% of the population was White, 11.1% black or African American, 11.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.2% from other races. There were 77.6% housing units at an average density of 2,731.4 per square mile. 53.7% of housing units were owner-occupied.

There were 5,282 households with an average household size of 2.75. Of the population, 23.2% were under the age of 18, 6.1% were 18 to 24, 27.1% were 25 to 44, 27.4% were 45 to 64, and 18.5% were 65 or older. The median age was 43.4 years. The median income for a household was $94,241 with a median house value of $478,300. Males had a median income of $70,568 while females had the median income of $48,417. 76.5% of the population 25 years of age and over had a bachelor's degree or higher.

The town has a stop on the Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch, providing service to New York City. It takes approximately 40 minutes to an hour to arrive at Penn Station. The branch was a heavily-used freight route, especially for the delivery of crushed stone to the many concrete batching plants in the area, as well as for the transport of garbage.

The town has had a significant Italian-American population, many of whom can trace their family's presence in the town back for several generations. A number of small businesses in the area have been owned and operated by Italian-American residents for decades. The Feast of the Assumption of Mary, held on the parking lot of the Church of the Assumption