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South Hempstead

New York · 3,108 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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South Hempstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $601,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,108
−3%since 2000
from 3,188 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,377 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+23%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Hempstead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,023
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,130 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,594
+111%since 2000
from $32,534 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−11%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$601,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,267
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $802 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+56%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(2,385)
Black11.4%(364)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(303)
Asian2.5%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(1,580)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60%(1,866)
Black18.7%(582)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(624)
Asian0.8%(25)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score70.5%(2,191)
Diversity Score
71
+42%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2017
from 95.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 78.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 13.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hempstead, New York?

South Hempstead, New York has about 3,108 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hempstead, New York earns about $156,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Hempstead, New York expensive?

In South Hempstead, New York, the median home is worth about $601,000, and the typical rent is about $2,267 a month.

How educated are people in South Hempstead, New York?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Hempstead, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.7% of people in South Hempstead, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Hempstead, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Hempstead, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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