Economy & Jobs — Hempstead, New York

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$90,420
Estimated 2026~$94,000
Per Capita Income$33,415
Poverty Rate14.4%
Unemployment Rate9.2%
In Labor Force30,531

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare27.0%
Retail12.8%
Professional10.2%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Law Offices1,677
Physician Offices1,629
Fast Food1,419
Full Service Restaurants1,343
Dental Offices969
Insurance Agencies870
Accounting Firms793
Real Estate Offices789
Beauty Salons722
Child Day Care592
Coffee Shops529
Auto Repair483
Grocery Stores449
Convenience Stores309
Commercial Banks307
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.