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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hempstead

New York · 56,554 residents · 3.691 sq mi
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Hempstead has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,234. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $165,500. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

56,554
+14%since 1990
from 49,453 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15,322 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 13,398 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
48K51K54K57K60K1990201020202024Hempstead
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,234
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,715 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,735
+18%since 1990
from $13,294 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$165,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $155,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$838
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $655 in 1990
US average: $602
43.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 45.4% in 1990
56.8% rent
3.7
−14%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(16,011)
Black59%(29,173)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(9,132)
Asian1.4%(711)
Diversity Score81.2%(40,132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(7,460)
Black50.8%(28,729)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(17,991)
Asian1.3%(736)
Diversity Score75%(42,441)
75
−8%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.6%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hempstead, New York?

Hempstead, New York has about 56,554 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hempstead, New York earns about $45,234 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 $165,500, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Hempstead, New York?

About 16.0% 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 17.7% 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 7,101 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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