West Hempstead is a CDP located in Nassau County New York. West Hempstead has a 2024 population of 20,648. West Hempstead is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 4.35% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Hempstead was:
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% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,053 | 3.42 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Married | 4,125 | 3.96 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 954 | 1.24 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Female | 757 | 3.28 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Male | 217 | 3.21 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
3.73
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
91.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 490 | 3.62% |
| Associates Degree | 942 | 6.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,526 | 26.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,218 | 23.78% |
| High School Graduate | 2,822 | 20.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 657 | 4.85% |
| Some College | 1,879 | 13.88% |
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 | 7,902 | 7,507 | 4,755 |
| Hispanic | 3,201 | 2,621 | 623 |
| Other Race | 1,735 | 1,336 | 328 |
| Black | 1,464 | 1,399 | 711 |
| 2+ Races | 980 | 892 | 291 |
| Asian | 784 | 694 | 518 |
| Native American | 58 | 41 | 12 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 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 66.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,956 | $113,378 | $72,308 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,180 | $138,106 | $83,750 |
| High School Graduate | $48,357 | $60,982 | $39,353 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,929 | $39,571 | $29,583 |
| Overall | $71,901 | $96,950 | $56,961 |
| Some College | $61,129 | $82,875 | $52,462 |
$71,901
Average Earnings
$96,950
Average Male
$56,961
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.48% of West Hempstead residents speak only English, while 31.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,735 | 331 | 2.82% |
| Hispanic | 5,207 | 305 | 5.86% |
| Other | 2,941 | 162 | 5.51% |
| Asian | 1,085 | 90 | 8.29% |
| Black | 2,138 | 81 | 3.79% |
| Multiple | 1,849 | 19 | 1.03% |
4%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.1%
Male Poverty Rate
4.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Hempstead is Asian, with 8.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Hempstead is Multiple, with 1.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.68% |
| High School | 6.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.87% |
| Some College | 0.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 6.59% |
| Female Employed | 3.24% |
| Male Employed | 0.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $166,615 | $189,637 |
| Households | $160,280 | $176,633 |
| Married Families | $177,299 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,500 | $90,045 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
310
Number of Veterans
310
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 130 |
| Korea | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 159 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 2.78% |
| Black | 33 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
73.75%
Born in West Hempstead
79.62%
Native Born
20.38%
Foreign Born
5.69%
Non Citizen
14.69%
Naturalized
79.62% of West Hempstead residents were born in the United States, with 73.75% having been born in New York. 5.69% 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 | 20,648 | 127 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 20,521 | 128 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 20,393 | -336 | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 20,729 | 942 | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 19,787 | -77 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 19,864 | -252 | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 20,116 | 275 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 19,841 | 612 | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 19,229 | 217 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 19,012 | 211 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 18,801 | 236 | 1.27% |
| 2013 | 18,565 | -108 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 18,673 | -60 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 18,733 | -129 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 18,862 | 0 | 0% |