Population and Protection Areas
The area includes over 14,000 residences with an estimated population of 55,000. The potential number of persons in the district is difficult to establish. There are large office buildings, the Nassau County Eisenhower Park, the United States Navy Recruiting Center, the Nassau County Jail, the 21-story Nassau University Medical Center Dynamic Care Building in addition to the facilities that support this operation. The U.S. Naval Housing at Mitchel Manor is also a location with a population that often fluxuates during tours of duty. There are several large mercantile operations that include Home Depot, Wal-Mart and Marshals along with a variety of other stores.
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