Present Day Hicksville
Hicksville has changed since I left in 1989. Levitt homes have been remodeled to look like mini-mansions. It seems more crowded than I remember. Mid-Island Plaza has been renamed, and Sears is no longer there. The demographics of Hicksville have also changed. According to DataUSA, in 2021, the five largest ethnic groups in Hicksville were White (Non-Hispanic) 47.2%, Asian (Non-Hispanic) 32.8%, Hispanic 13.6%, African American 3.38%, and Multiracial 2.43%. The remaining percentages were made up of Native Americans or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
Levitt was a pioneer in the construction business and helped suburban areas grow with the aid of the G.I. Bill. MOST veterans looking to start a new life after the war were able to purchase or lease an affordable home in Hicksville or Levittown. Unfortunately, African American veterans who fought for our country were not allowed to purchase a Levitt home. It is nice to see that all people are now truly welcomed in Hicksville today.
Levitt Home being built
Kitchen: Washer & Stove & Fridge included
Levitt Living-room with TV
New home owners
William Levitt at Work
