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West Hempstead

New York · 19,835 residents · 2.658 sq mi
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West Hempstead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $478,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 84% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,835
+6%since 2000
from 18,713 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,462 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 7,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024West Hempstead
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,781
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,260 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,577
+67%since 2000
from $26,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$478,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,902
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $980 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(11,322)
Black11.3%(2,249)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(3,956)
Asian7.2%(1,438)
Other2.2%(439)
Diversity Score74.8%(14,840)
Diversity Score
75
+68%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hempstead, New York?

West Hempstead, New York has about 19,835 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Hempstead, New York earns about $130,781 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 $478,500, and the typical rent is about $1,902 a month.

How educated are people in West Hempstead, New York?

About 44.0% 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 5.5% 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 2,146 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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