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North Hempstead town

County:
Nassau County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
53.543
State:
New York

North Hempstead town is located in Nassau County, New York. North Hempstead town has a 2026 population of 240,082. North Hempstead town is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 236,834 in 2020.

The median household income in North Hempstead town is $158,158 with a poverty rate of 4.54%. The median age in North Hempstead town is 43.1 years: 41.6 years for males, and 44.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.3 males.

240.1K
Total Population
4,484
Density (mi²)
1.2K 0.5%
Growth

North Hempstead town Population

North Hempstead town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026240,0821,1950.5%
2025238,8871,1950.5%
2024237,6921,1950.51%
2023236,497260.01%
2022236,471-990-0.42%
2021237,4616270.26%
2020236,834-805-0.34%
2019230,97500%
2018230,9751230.05%
2017230,8525830.25%
2016230,2696730.29%
2015229,5965400.24%
2014229,0564200.18%
2013228,6365870.26%
2012228,0496640.29%
2011227,3851,0630.47%
2010226,5473260.14%

Median Age

Overall: 43.1 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 41.6 years

North Hempstead town Adults

There are 183,489 adults, (46,389 of whom are seniors) in North Hempstead town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 119,525 (50.4%)
Male: 117,487 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of North Hempstead town includes 56.31% White, 23.05% Asian, 6.56% other race, 4.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White133,46656.31%
Asian54,63323.05%
Two or more races22,1599.35%
Other race15,5396.56%
Black or African American10,7674.54%
Native American3300.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1180.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races15,8736.7%
Other race12,5985.32%
White5,3292.25%
Black or African American8430.36%
Asian2090.09%
Native American1150.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander550.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White128,13754.06%
Asian54,42422.96%
Black or African American9,9244.19%
Two or more races6,2862.65%
Other race2,9411.24%
Native American2150.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander630.03%

North Hempstead town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

North Hempstead town 's average per capita income is $82,865. Household income levels show a median of $158,158. The poverty rate stands at 4.54%.

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$206,718$285,097
Families$185,222$260,438
Households$158,158$227,907
Non Families$79,367$114,186

$82,865

Average Income

$158,158

Median Household Income

4.54%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)