West Hempstead

County:: Nassau County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 2.658
State:: New York

West Hempstead is a CDP located in Nassau County, New York. West Hempstead has a 2025 population of 20,776. West Hempstead is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,787 in 2020.

The average household income in West Hempstead is $176,633 with a poverty rate of 4%. The median age in West Hempstead is 37.6 years: 35.8 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Hempstead includes 60.88% White, 14.2% other race, 10.36% Black or African American, 5.23% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	12,639	60.88%
Other race	2,948	14.2%
Black or African American	2,150	10.36%
Two or more races	1,857	8.94%
Asian	1,085	5.23%
Native American	78	0.38%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	5	0.02%

West Hempstead Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Hempstead's average per capita income is $71,901. Household income levels show a median of $160,280. The poverty rate stands at 4%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$177,299	-
Families	$166,615	$189,637
Households	$160,280	$176,633
Non Families	$72,500	$90,045

$71,901

Average Income

$160,280

Median Household Income

4%

Poverty Rate