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 $167,175 with a poverty rate of 3.86%. The median age in West Hempstead is 38.4 years: 36.6 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Hempstead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,909 | 63.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,489 | 12.21% |
| Other race | 2,140 | 10.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,732 | 8.49% |
| Asian | 1,027 | 5.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,955 | 3.42 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Married | 3,823 | 3.96 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 983 | 1.44 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 852 | 3.29 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Male | 297 | 3.37 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
91.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 573 | 4.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,108 | 8.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,407 | 25.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,184 | 23.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,702 | 20.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 581 | 4.31% |
| Some College | 1,915 | 14.22% |
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 | 8,103 | 7,673 | 4,550 |
| Hispanic | 2,744 | 2,213 | 669 |
| Black | 1,757 | 1,647 | 890 |
| Other Race | 1,357 | 1,046 | 296 |
| 2+ Races | 813 | 697 | 191 |
| Asian | 747 | 689 | 457 |
| Native American | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 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 61.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,786 | $98,319 | $71,328 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,647 | $118,199 | $83,043 |
| High School Graduate | $49,973 | $73,882 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,865 | $40,375 | $28,711 |
| Overall | $70,044 | $82,296 | $57,856 |
| Some College | $61,242 | $65,833 | $59,121 |
$70,044
Average Earnings
$82,296
Average Male
$57,856
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.96% of West Hempstead residents speak only English, while 30.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,758 | 387 | 3.29% |
| Hispanic | 4,798 | 299 | 6.23% |
| Other | 2,140 | 132 | 6.17% |
| Black | 2,479 | 113 | 4.56% |
| Multiple | 1,726 | 17 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 1,027 | 10 | 0.97% |
3.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.68%
Male Poverty Rate
5.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Hempstead is Hispanic, with 6.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Hempstead is Asian, with 0.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.85% |
| High School | 6.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
| Some College | 1.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 4.86% |
| Female Employed | 3.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.74% |
| Male Employed | 0.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $161,048 | $177,398 |
| Households | $154,009 | $167,175 |
| Married Families | $175,057 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,594 | $98,320 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
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
308
Number of Veterans
308
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| Korea | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 75+ | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 2.57% |
| Black | 32 | 1.58% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 17 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
75.79%
Born in West Hempstead
81.33%
Native Born
18.67%
Foreign Born
4.55%
Non Citizen
14.12%
Naturalized
81.33% of West Hempstead residents were born in the United States, with 75.79% having been born in New York. 4.55% 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% |