Hempstead, New York Population 2022
Hempstead is a city located in Nassau County New York. Hempstead has a 2020 population of 54,714. Hempstead is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually but its population has increased by 1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 54,081 in 2010.
The average household income in Hempstead is $80,708 with a poverty rate of 18.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,450 per month, and the median house value is $321,200. The median age in Hempstead is 33.9 years, 34 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
Hempstead Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hempsteadwas:
- Black or African American: 45.44%
- Other race: 32.79%
- White: 14.87%
- Two or more races: 4.71%
- Asian: 1.69%
- Native American: 0.49%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25,131 | 45.44% |
| Some Other Race | 18,133 | 32.79% |
| White | 8,222 | 14.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2,607 | 4.71% |
| Asian | 934 | 1.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 273 | 0.49% |
Hempstead Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,877 | 3.43 | 40.8 |
| Married | 5,393 | 4.4 | 54.9 |
| Female | 4,619 | 3.99 | 29.8 |
| Non Family | 4,321 | 1.3 | 33.5 |
| Male | 1,544 | 4.32 | 45.4 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,717 | 16.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,177 | 11.93% |
| High School Graduate | 10,723 | 30.63% |
| Some College | 5,545 | 15.84% |
| Associates Degree | 2,443 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,062 | 11.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,340 | 6.68% |
Hempstead Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,367 | 15,026 | 3,867 |
| Hispanic | 14,675 | 7,360 | 1,246 |
| Other Race | 10,296 | 5,108 | 723 |
| White | 2,320 | 2,149 | 927 |
| 2+ Races | 1,161 | 712 | 235 |
| Asian | 662 | 519 | 297 |
| Native American | 99 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.86%.
$32,920
Average Earnings
$34,979
Average Male
$31,673
Average Female
Hempstead Language by Age
Hempstead Language
49.18% of Hempstead residents speak only English, while 50.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.00% of the population.
Hempstead Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25,773 | 5,761 | 22.35% |
| Other | 4,284 | NaN% | |
| Black | 24,825 | 3,784 | 15.24% |
| Multiple | 2,581 | 586 | 22.70% |
| White | 2,652 | 452 | 17.04% |
| Native | 273 | 75 | 27.47% |
| Asian | 917 | 62 | 6.76% |
18.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.28%
Male Poverty Rate
20.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hempstead
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hempstead is Native, with 27.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hempstead is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.04%.
Hempstead Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Hempstead Married by Age and Sex
Hempstead Marriage
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.
Hempstead Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 667 | 3.40% |
| White | 87 | 1.38% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 0.48% |
| Other Race | 55 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 25 | 3.04% |
Hempstead Veterans by Education
13.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.91%
Born in Hempstead
59.42%
Native Born
40.58%
Foreign Born
24.66%
Non Citizen
15.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
59.42% of Hempstead residents were born in the United States, with 51.91% having been born in New York. 24.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 54,714 | -133 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 54,847 | -133 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 54,980 | -133 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 55,113 | -133 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 55,246 | -117 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 55,363 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 55,367 | -40 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 55,407 | -81 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 55,488 | 12 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 55,476 | 494 | 0.90% |
| 2012 | 54,982 | 795 | 1.47% |
| 2011 | 54,187 | 106 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 54,081 | -2,473 | -0.45% |
| 2000 | 56,554 | 7,101 | 1.35% |
| 1990 | 49,453 | 9,049 | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 40,404 | 993 | 0.25% |
| 1970 | 39,411 | 4,770 | 1.30% |
| 1960 | 34,641 | 5,506 | 1.75% |
| 1950 | 29,135 | 8,279 | 3.40% |
| 1940 | 20,856 | 8,206 | 5.13% |
| 1930 | 12,650 | 6,268 | 7.08% |
| 1920 | 6,382 | 1,418 | 2.54% |
| 1910 | 4,964 | 1,382 | 3.32% |
| 1900 | 3,582 | -1,249 | -2.95% |
| 1890 | 4,831 | 2,310 | 6.72% |
| 1880 | 2,521 | 0.00% |