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Hempstead

New York · 59,169 residents · 3.691 sq mi
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Hempstead has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,169
+5%since 2000
from 56,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16,031 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 15,322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+20%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K51K54K57K60K1990201020202024Hempstead
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,946
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,368
+74%since 2000
from $15,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,483
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $838 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
60.8% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+35%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(3,067)
Black38.9%(23,041)
Hispanic / Latino50.1%(29,640)
Asian2.1%(1,242)
Other2.2%(1,313)
Diversity Score72.7%(43,019)
Diversity Score
73
−3%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
39.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hempstead, New York?

Hempstead, New York has about 59,169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hempstead, New York earns about $68,946 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 $339,500, and the typical rent is about $1,483 a month.

How educated are people in Hempstead, New York?

About 18.4% 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 17.8% 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 9,716 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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