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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Hempstead

New York · 18,713 residents · 2.658 sq mi
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West Hempstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,260. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $218,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,713
+6%since 1990
from 17,689 in 1990
1990 – 2024
7,040 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 6,655 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+2%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024West Hempstead
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,260
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,271 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,732
+32%since 1990
from $20,216 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$218,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$980
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $815 in 1990
US average: $602
87.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
12.1% rent
3.1
−20%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(16,753)
Black1.6%(287)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(694)
Asian2.9%(511)
Diversity Score20.9%(3,692)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(14,492)
Black5.4%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,860)
Asian5%(940)
Diversity Score44.6%(8,354)
45
+114%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 30.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 28.5 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 West Hempstead, New York?

West Hempstead, New York has about 18,713 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Hempstead, New York earns about $71,260 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 $218,400, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in West Hempstead, New York?

About 34.6% 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 4.7% of people in West Hempstead, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hempstead, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hempstead, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,024 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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