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West Hempstead

County:
Nassau County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.658
State:
New York

West Hempstead is a CDP located in Nassau County, New York. West Hempstead has a 2026 population of 21,200. West Hempstead is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Hempstead is $164,127 with a poverty rate of 4.54%. The median age in West Hempstead is 37.5 years: 35.4 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.7 males.

21.2K
Total Population
7,977
Density (mi²)
146 0.69%
Growth

West Hempstead Population

West Hempstead Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202621,2001460.69%
202521,0541460.7%

Median Age

Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 35.4 years

West Hempstead Adults

There are 15,375 adults, (3,391 of whom are seniors) in West Hempstead.

Sex Ratio

Female: 10,442 (50.6%)
Male: 10,206 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Hempstead includes 59.39% White, 13.15% other race, 10.75% Black or African American, 6.62% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,26259.39%
Other race2,71613.15%
Black or African American2,21910.75%
Two or more races1,9789.58%
Asian1,3676.62%
Native American1030.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander30.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2,35911.42%
Two or more races1,4457%
White3231.56%
Black or African American1930.93%
Native American1000.48%
Asian890.43%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander30.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,93957.82%
Black or African American2,0269.81%
Asian1,2786.19%
Two or more races5332.58%
Other race3571.73%
Native American30.01%

West Hempstead Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Hempstead 's average per capita income is $70,744. Household income levels show a median of $164,127. 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$181,614-
Families$171,569$189,092
Households$164,127$176,137
Non Families$73,986$100,170

$70,744

Average Income

$164,127

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)