Hempstead, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
55,153
Unemployment
6.3%
Poverty
17.8%
Median Home
$339,500
Median Income
$68,946
Median Rent
$1,483
Hempstead SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
5
Commute
4
Hempstead, NY Cost Of Living
138
Hempstead's Overall Cost Of Living
Hempstead's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Hempstead | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 135 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 146 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 156 | 144 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 133 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
Hempstead, NY Photos
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Rankings for Hempstead in New York
Map Of Hempstead, NY
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Population over time in Hempstead
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 55,153 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 55,399 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 55,698 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 55,454 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 55,105 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 54,801 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 54,350 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 53,927 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 53,584 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 53,365 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hempstead
| Race | Hempstead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5.6% | 55.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 45.5% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 44.7% | 19.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Hempstead
| Gender | Hempstead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hempstead for adults over 25
| Education | Hempstead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Hempstead, New York
| Income | Hempstead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 10.4% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 16.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 8.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 11.5% | 8.3% |
