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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Hempstead

New York · 4,767 residents · 2.842 sq mi
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New Hempstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,472. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $243,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 120% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% 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

4,767
+19%since 1990
from 4,013 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,677 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 1,412 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
−14%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024New Hempstead
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$95,472
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,473 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,917
+46%since 1990
from $22,586 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$243,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $227,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,750
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
95.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 95.5% in 1990
4.9% rent
2.5
−20%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(3,408)
Black8.5%(342)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(207)
Asian4.6%(184)
Diversity Score42.1%(1,688)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(3,141)
Black15.8%(755)
Hispanic / Latino9%(431)
Asian7.2%(344)
Diversity Score63.5%(3,026)
63
+51%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.9%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 36.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.2%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
−8%since 1990
from 32.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Hempstead, New York?

New Hempstead, New York has about 4,767 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Hempstead, New York earns about $95,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Hempstead, New York expensive?

In New Hempstead, New York, the median home is worth about $243,400, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in New Hempstead, New York?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Hempstead, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Hempstead, New York?

About 4.2% of people in New Hempstead, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Hempstead, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, New Hempstead, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 754 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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