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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Hempstead

New York · 17,689 residents · 2.658 sq mi
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West Hempstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,271. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $200,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,689
−5%vs 2000
vs 18,713 in 2000
1990 – 2024
6,655 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 7,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−2%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,271
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,260 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,216
−24%vs 2000
vs $26,732 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$200,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $218,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$815
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $980 in 2000
US average: $450
89.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.9% in 2000
10.7% rent
3.8
+25%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(14,492)
Black5.4%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,860)
Asian5%(940)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(8,354)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(16,753)
Black1.6%(287)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(694)
Asian2.9%(511)
Other0.8%(138)
Diversity Score20.9%(3,692)
21
−53%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.8%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hempstead, New York?

West Hempstead, New York has about 17,689 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Hempstead, New York earns about $52,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hempstead, New York expensive?

In West Hempstead, New York, the median home is worth about $200,700, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in West Hempstead, New York?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Hempstead, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.8% of people in West Hempstead, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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