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South Hempstead

New York · 3,243 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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South Hempstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $444,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

3,243
+2%since 2000
from 3,188 in 2000
1990 – 2024
5,611 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Hempstead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,545
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,130 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$39,211
+21%since 2000
from $32,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$444,200
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $802 in 2000
US average: $853
66.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
10.3% rent
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
49.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
81.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.2
+72%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(2,096)
Black12.6%(410)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(601)
Asian2.4%(78)
Other3.3%(108)
Diversity Score68%(2,207)
68
+37%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
16.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
15.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
36.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
14.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hempstead, New York?

South Hempstead, New York has about 3,243 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hempstead, New York earns about $104,545 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 $444,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in South Hempstead, New York?

About 47.0% 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 1.5% 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 229 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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