Population 60,078 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hempstead
Household size in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.25 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.38 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.51 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.54 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Hempstead is a place of big households: 3.54 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.25 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 23 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hempstead is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.8, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Hempstead: 25.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. No other New York city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hempstead
Renters in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.5% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.3% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Hempstead rent: 50.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (32.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Hempstead is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Hempstead is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,283 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,350 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,561 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,668 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$385 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hempstead costs $1,668 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the New York area as a whole ($2,060). Rents are up $385 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hempstead
Bachelor's degrees in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Hempstead have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 44 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.4% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.6% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.7% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Hempstead never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hempstead
| Period | Hempstead | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Hempstead: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only six have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hempstead compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 3.54 | 38.3 | 25.8% | 50.9% | 9.0% | 1958 | $1,668 | 21.6% | 75.7% | 9.7% |
| Uniondale | 3.72 | 37.5 | 18.4% | 27.9% | 5.0% | 1952 | $2,411 | 25.4% | 84.0% | 7.9% |
| East Garden City | 2.72 | 34.1 | 21.1% | 44.5% | 11.3% | 1961 | $3,501 | 52.9% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| West Hempstead | 3.39 | 38.8 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 4.1% | 1952 | $2,683 | 49.2% | 91.4% | 5.3% |
| Garden City | 3.03 | 42.3 | 3.9% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 1949 | $3,389 | 71.9% | 96.3% | 3.3% |
| Roosevelt | 4.30 | 36.4 | 17.8% | 23.2% | 4.8% | 1955 | $2,305 | 29.6% | 84.7% | 5.7% |
| Baldwin | 3.27 | 42.7 | 10.2% | 15.0% | 3.8% | 1947 | $1,940 | 44.6% | 94.1% | 5.0% |
| Franklin Square | 3.13 | 42.0 | 8.5% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 1952 | $2,112 | 39.4% | 92.0% | 6.1% |
| Rockville Centre | 2.89 | 43.6 | 8.7% | 23.9% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,966 | 63.0% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| Mineola | 2.58 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 32.0% | 6.8% | 1960 | $2,682 | 57.4% | 89.0% | 2.8% |
| Carle Place | 2.66 | 45.9 | 7.7% | 18.7% | 4.1% | 1954 | $2,218 | 45.6% | 91.2% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hempstead. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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