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New Hempstead

New York · 5,463 residents · 2.842 sq mi
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New Hempstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $575,900. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,463
+15%since 2000
from 4,767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,922 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.4
−13%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024New Hempstead
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,382
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,885
+9%since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$575,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,212
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,750 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+92%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(3,141)
Black15.8%(755)
Hispanic / Latino9%(431)
Asian7.2%(344)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(3,026)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(3,797)
Black10.3%(565)
Hispanic / Latino12%(658)
Asian4.2%(229)
Other0.8%(46)
Diversity Score57.1%(3,121)
Diversity Score
57
−10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Hempstead, New York?

New Hempstead, New York has about 5,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Hempstead, New York earns about $117,382 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 $575,900, and the typical rent is about $2,212 a month.

How educated are people in New Hempstead, New York?

About 42.3% 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 1.7% 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 1,450 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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