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Hempstead

New York · 59,819 residents (2025 est.) · 3.691 sq mi
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#31Most densely populatedof 4,89116,207#286Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82638.6%
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Hempstead has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $459,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,801
+4%since 2000
from 56,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15,931 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 15,322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+30%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59,819 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
48K51K54K57K60K1990201020202024Hempstead
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,420
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,234 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,304
+118%since 2000
from $15,735 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+12%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,622
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $838 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
52.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+39%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(7,460)
Black50.8%(28,729)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(17,991)
Asian1.3%(736)
Other0%
Diversity Score75%(42,441)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(2,629)
Black43.2%(25,373)
Hispanic / Latino45.3%(26,658)
Asian2.8%(1,632)
Other4.3%(2,509)
Diversity Score75.5%(44,371)
Diversity Score
75
+1%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
38.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 52.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 42.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hempstead, New York?

Hempstead, New York has about 58,801 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hempstead, New York?

The typical household in Hempstead, New York earns about $90,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hempstead, New York expensive?

In Hempstead, New York, the median home is worth about $459,500, and the typical rent is about $1,622 a month.

How educated are people in Hempstead, New York?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hempstead, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hempstead, New York?

About 14.4% of people in Hempstead, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hempstead, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hempstead, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,348 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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