Hempstead town is located in Nassau County New York. Hempstead town has a 2024 population of 783,355. Hempstead town is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 790,387 in 2020.
The average household income in Hempstead town is $171,999 with a poverty rate of 5.66%. The median age in Hempstead town is 40.5 years: 39.1 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hempstead town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 426,014 | 53.98% |
| Black or African American | 136,649 | 17.32% |
| Other race | 85,379 | 10.82% |
| Two or more races | 78,686 | 9.97% |
| Asian | 60,555 | 7.67% |
| Native American | 1,824 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 250,049 | 3.12 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 148,708 | 3.66 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 53,817 | 1.23 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 33,971 | 3.59 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Male | 13,553 | 3.41 | 75 | 25 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22,316 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 47,513 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131,899 | 24.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 102,550 | 18.8% |
| High School Graduate | 128,431 | 23.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27,428 | 5.03% |
| Some College | 85,237 | 15.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 285,157 | 273,133 | 144,016 |
| Hispanic | 107,370 | 81,803 | 25,356 |
| Black | 94,816 | 88,281 | 34,571 |
| Other Race | 54,230 | 39,834 | 10,732 |
| 2+ Races | 46,673 | 39,159 | 14,128 |
| Asian | 42,906 | 38,386 | 24,405 |
| Native American | 1,514 | 1,133 | 415 |
| Islander | 70 | 70 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,376 | $103,035 | $74,146 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,343 | $116,543 | $96,774 |
| High School Graduate | $45,835 | $56,475 | $36,891 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,428 | $39,464 | $28,455 |
| Overall | $67,466 | $78,209 | $58,671 |
| Some College | $58,690 | $70,830 | $47,916 |
$67,466
Average Earnings
$78,209
Average Male
$58,671
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.89% of Hempstead town residents speak only English, while 30.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 170,317 | 15,303 | 8.99% |
| White | 387,296 | 14,437 | 3.73% |
| Other | 84,260 | 9,525 | 11.3% |
| Black | 134,096 | 8,955 | 6.68% |
| Multiple | 78,000 | 5,063 | 6.49% |
| Asian | 59,979 | 3,659 | 6.1% |
| Native | 1,798 | 120 | 6.67% |
5.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.97%
Male Poverty Rate
6.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hempstead town is Other, with 11.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hempstead town is White, with 3.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.78% |
| High School | 7.64% |
| Some College | 4.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.5% |
| Female Employed | 2.83% |
| Male Employed | 1.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $156,273 | $190,782 |
| Households | $137,772 | $171,999 |
| Married Families | $175,908 | $211,710 |
| Non Families | $61,463 | $87,356 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19,641
Number of Veterans
18,631
Male Veterans
1,010
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7,644 |
| Second Gulf War | 3,441 |
| First Gulf War | 2,828 |
| Korea | 1,896 |
| World War II | 527 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7,835 |
| 65 to 74 | 4,813 |
| 35 to 54 | 3,865 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,970 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,158 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,747 | 4.02% |
| Hispanic | 2,884 | 2.32% |
| Black | 2,581 | 2.41% |
| 2+ Races | 1,736 | 3.23% |
| Other Race | 818 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 743 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.64%
Born in Hempstead town
76.51%
Native Born
23.49%
Foreign Born
7.23%
Non Citizen
16.26%
Naturalized
76.51% of Hempstead town residents were born in the United States, with 69.64% having been born in New York. 7.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 771,740 | -2,323 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 774,063 | -2,323 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 776,386 | -2,323 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 778,709 | -2,323 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 781,032 | -2,323 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 783,355 | -2,323 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 785,678 | -2,323 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 788,001 | -3,217 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 791,218 | 831 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 790,387 | 23,852 | 3.11% |
| 2019 | 766,535 | -880 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 767,415 | -306 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 767,721 | 187 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 767,534 | 163 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 767,371 | -619 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 767,990 | 1,053 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 766,937 | 1,471 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 765,466 | 2,259 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 763,207 | 2,482 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 760,725 | 0 | 0% |