Demographics & People — West Hempstead, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,762 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,400 |
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| Median Age | 37.5 |
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| Total Households | 6,053 |
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| Family Households | 5,099 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.42 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,639 |
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| Black or African American | 2,150 |
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| Asian | 1,085 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,233 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,796 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,278 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,814 |
| Italian | 3,004 |
| Irish | 2,100 |
| Polish | 1,691 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,362 |
| German | 1,349 |
| American | 1,249 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 1,099 |
Language
| English Only | 13,275 |
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| Spanish | 3,479 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,385 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 308 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,427 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.6% |
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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 West Hempstead, New York.
