Demographics & People — Hempstead, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 58,569 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~59,400 |
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| Median Age | 38.1 |
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| Total Households | 17,304 |
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| Family Households | 12,746 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.33 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,893 |
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| Black or African American | 26,263 |
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| Asian | 1,427 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 26,582 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 37,308 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 26,556 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 17,737 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 12,580 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,203 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 7,515 |
| Jamaican | 3,986 |
| Hispanic: Honduran | 3,491 |
| Hispanic: South American | 2,790 |
| Haitian | 2,576 |
Language
| English Only | 28,706 |
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| Spanish | 22,238 |
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| Population 5+ | 54,771 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 673 |
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| Population 18+ | 44,797 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hempstead, New York.
