Town · New York
Town of Hempstead, New York
Hempstead (town), town, in Nassau County, New York. Hempstead (town) had 795,734 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 793,409 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 790,202 (±58). GEOID 3605934000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
795,734
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 793,409 · ACS 2020-2024: 790,202 ±58
Median household income
$141,243
±$1,979 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$640,800
±$3,299 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,101
±$66 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Hempstead (town) and what county is it in?
Hempstead (town) is a town in Nassau County, New York. It covers 118.5 square miles of land, 6,695 residents per square mile in 2020.
54 places lie inside the Town of Hempstead, the largest Hempstead (village, 59,169 residents in 2020); 1 place lies partly in it.
- Hempstead village, 59,169 in 2020
- Levittown CDP, 51,758 in 2020
- Freeport village, 44,472 in 2020
- Valley Stream village, 40,634 in 2020
- East Meadow CDP, 37,796 in 2020
- Elmont CDP, 35,265 in 2020
- Baldwin CDP, 33,919 in 2020
- Oceanside CDP, 32,637 in 2020
- Uniondale CDP, 32,473 in 2020
- Franklin Square CDP, 30,903 in 2020
- Rockville Centre village, 26,016 in 2020
- Garden City village, 23,272 in 2020
- Merrick CDP, 22,040 in 2020
- North Bellmore CDP, 20,583 in 2020
- Lynbrook village, 20,438 in 2020
- West Hempstead CDP, 19,835 in 2020
- Woodmere CDP, 18,669 in 2020
- Wantagh CDP, 18,613 in 2020
- North Valley Stream CDP, 18,197 in 2020
- Roosevelt CDP, 18,066 in 2020
- Bellmore CDP, 16,297 in 2020
- Floral Park village, 16,172 in 2020
- Seaford CDP, 15,251 in 2020
- Salisbury CDP, 12,618 in 2020
- North Merrick CDP, 12,238 in 2020
- North Wantagh CDP, 11,931 in 2020
- Inwood CDP, 11,340 in 2020
- East Rockaway village, 10,159 in 2020
- Malverne village, 8,560 in 2020
- Cedarhurst village, 7,374 in 2020
- Hewlett CDP, 7,262 in 2020
- Lawrence village, 6,809 in 2020
- South Valley Stream CDP, 6,386 in 2020
- Lakeview CDP, 6,077 in 2020
- Island Park village, 4,928 in 2020
- Garden City South CDP, 4,119 in 2020
- South Hempstead CDP, 3,406 in 2020
- Lido Beach CDP, 2,719 in 2020
- Barnum Island CDP, 2,590 in 2020
- Bellerose Terrace CDP, 2,329 in 2020
- Bay Park CDP, 2,117 in 2020
- East Atlantic Beach CDP, 2,101 in 2020
- Stewart Manor village, 1,992 in 2020
- South Floral Park village, 1,741 in 2020
- Atlantic Beach village, 1,707 in 2020
- Point Lookout CDP, 1,527 in 2020
- Harbor Isle CDP, 1,436 in 2020
- Hewlett Harbor village, 1,290 in 2020
- Bellerose village, 1,173 in 2020
- Woodsburgh village, 897 in 2020
- North Lynbrook CDP, 747 in 2020
- Hewlett Neck village, 569 in 2020
- Malverne Park Oaks CDP, 538 in 2020
- Hewlett Bay Park village, 494 in 2020
- New Hyde Park village, partly in the town
Hempstead (town) is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hempstead (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 795,734 people lived in Hempstead (town) on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 793,409 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 790,202 (±58).
| Measure | Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 790,202±58 | 1,389,591 | +22,785 |
| Households | 250,622±1,720 | 458,166 | +6,419 |
| Average household size | 3.11±0.02 | 2.99 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 262,360±1,494 | 479,044 | +5,799 |
Hempstead (town)'s population since 2000
From 755,924 in 2000 to 795,734 in 2025: up 5.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hempstead (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hempstead (town)?
The median resident of Hempstead (town) is 40.7 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.4%. 24.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±0.3 | 42.0 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8%±0.2 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.2 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 49.2%±0.2 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.4%±0.4 pts | 18.7% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.4%±0.5 pts | 54.3% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.6%±0.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.2%±0.4 pts | 12.2% | +2.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.3%±0.5 pts | 23.3% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.1%±0.6 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1%±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1%±0.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | −0.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1%±0.4 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.0%±0.7 pts | 49.7% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.4%±0.5 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0%±0.4 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hempstead (town) earn?
Half of Hempstead (town)'s 250,622 households earn less than $141,243 a year (±$1,979), against $146,202 in Nassau County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $136,696 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,547 after inflation. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $141,243±$1,979 | $146,202 | +$4,547 |
| Mean household income | $175,592±$2,334 | $191,704 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,516±$836 | $64,198 | +$1,186 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9%±0.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8%±0.9 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8%±0.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2%±0.3 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4%±0.4 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hempstead (town)?
Owners occupy 82.2% of Hempstead (town)'s occupied homes and renters 17.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $640,800 by its owner (±$3,299). The median renter pays $2,101 a month including utilities, and 47.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $640,800±$3,299 | $684,700 | +$79,973 |
| Median gross rent | $2,101±$66 | $2,252 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.0%±2.3 pts | 45.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,657±$34 | $3,795 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.2%±0.7 pts | 81.9% | +1.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.8%±0.7 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 262,360±1,494 | 479,044 | +5,799 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.7%±0.6 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6%±0.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.2%±0.6 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2%±0.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hempstead (town) building?
Builders took permits for 270 new housing units in Hempstead (town) in 2025 (250 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hempstead (town) work and get to work?
61.3% of Hempstead (town)'s workers drive alone and 14.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5%±0.5 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±0.3 pts | 4.8% | +1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 61.3%±0.7 pts | 60.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±0.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 12.5%±0.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.1%±0.5 pts | 15.6% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.6 min±0.4 | 36.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hempstead (town)?
151 census tracts lie mostly in Hempstead (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,885 (Tract 4078.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 4126).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4070Nassau County | 9,146 | $49,038 |
| Tract 4051Nassau County | 8,668 | $132,626 |
| Tract 4139Nassau County | 8,548 | $139,342 |
| Tract 4105Nassau County | 8,461 | $79,650 |
| Tract 4054Nassau County | 8,151 | $144,265 |
| Tract 4099Nassau County | 7,877 | $134,779 |
| Tract 4135Nassau County | 7,860 | $142,349 |
| Tract 4069Nassau County | 7,825 | $106,229 |
| Tract 4106Nassau County | 7,778 | $161,767 |
| Tract 4052Nassau County | 7,709 | $119,539 |
| Tract 4149Nassau County | 7,593 | $193,438 |
| Tract 4117Nassau County | 7,570 | $140,765 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hempstead (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Hempstead (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hempstead (town) is the most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the most populous of 924 in New York.
Hempstead (town) ranks 210th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 304th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 210th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 384th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 228th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 251st | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,053rd | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 466th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,126th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 663rd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 551st | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 161st | 1,652 |
Hempstead (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hempstead (town)?
2 of the 57 figures for Hempstead (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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