South Hempstead is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. South Hempstead has a 2024 population of 3,117. South Hempstead is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,157 in 2020.
The average household income in South Hempstead is $201,181 with a poverty rate of 2.53%. The median age in South Hempstead is 46.1 years: 39 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Hempstead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,211 | 70.53% |
| Black or African American | 482 | 15.37% |
| Other race | 268 | 8.55% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 1,138 | 2.75 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Married | 705 | 3.2 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 250 | 1.04 | 98.8 | 1.2 |
| Male | 110 | 3.79 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 73 | 2.81 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
96.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 0.97% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 621 | 28.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 577 | 26.52% |
| High School Graduate | 474 | 21.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.64% |
| Some College | 312 | 14.34% |
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 | 1,367 | 1,352 | 914 |
| Hispanic | 444 | 430 | 208 |
| Black | 375 | 369 | 99 |
| Other Race | 218 | 218 | 145 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 134 | 24 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| Native American | 13 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 66.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,938 | $103,750 | $41,544 |
| Graduate Degree | $133,382 | $146,136 | $132,647 |
| High School Graduate | $85,371 | $86,348 | $44,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $100,815 | $107,857 | $81,754 |
| Some College | $106,250 | $119,911 | $62,981 |
$100,815
Average Earnings
$107,857
Average Male
$81,754
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.82% of South Hempstead residents speak only English, while 17.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,152 | 57 | 2.65% |
| Black | 477 | 19 | 3.98% |
| Native | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
| Hispanic | 574 | 3 | 0.52% |
2.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.26%
Male Poverty Rate
3.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Hempstead is Native, with 23.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Hempstead is Hispanic, with 0.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 4.69% |
| High School | 2.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.73% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $186,750 | $234,541 |
| Households | $153,088 | $201,181 |
| Married Families | $233,523 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $82,275 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
169
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 82 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 134 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 116 | 86.57% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 21.38% |
| White | 45 | 2.68% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.21% |
| Asian | 1 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
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
79.55%
Born in South Hempstead
86.73%
Native Born
13.27%
Foreign Born
2.3%
Non Citizen
10.97%
Naturalized
86.73% of South Hempstead residents were born in the United States, with 79.55% having been born in New York. 2.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,117 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 3,126 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 3,135 | -149 | -4.54% |
| 2021 | 3,284 | 127 | 4.02% |
| 2020 | 3,157 | -27 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 3,184 | 61 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 3,123 | 79 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 3,044 | -96 | -3.06% |
| 2016 | 3,140 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 3,152 | -29 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 3,181 | 70 | 2.25% |
| 2013 | 3,111 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 3,106 | -23 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 3,129 | -114 | -3.52% |
| 2010 | 3,243 | 0 | 0% |