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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Hempstead

New York · 3,188 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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South Hempstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,130. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $193,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% 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

3,188
+6%since 1990
from 3,014 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,516 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 5,215 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+1%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Hempstead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,130
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,218 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,534
+41%since 1990
from $23,018 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$193,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $181,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$802
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $721 in 1990
US average: $602
89.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
10.6% rent
2.5
−22%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,732)
Black5.4%(164)
Hispanic / Latino3%(90)
Asian3.5%(106)
Diversity Score27.6%(831)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(2,385)
Black11.4%(364)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(303)
Asian2.5%(80)
Diversity Score49.6%(1,580)
50
+80%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 28.2 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 South Hempstead, New York?

South Hempstead, New York has about 3,188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Hempstead, New York earns about $78,130 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 $193,000, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in South Hempstead, New York?

About 36.7% 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 2.4% 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 174 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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