Village · New York
New Hempstead, New York
New Hempstead, village, in Rockland County, New York. New Hempstead had 5,657 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,463 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,472 (±26). GEOID 3650353.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,657
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,463 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,472 ±26
Median household income
$126,165
±$16,746 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$816,600
±$38,358 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,691
±$833 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is New Hempstead and what county is it in?
New Hempstead is a village in Rockland County, New York. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 1,922 residents per square mile in 2020.
New Hempstead is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
New Hempstead lies entirely within the Town of Ramapo, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in New Hempstead, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,657 people lived in New Hempstead on July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 5,463 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,472 (±26).
| Measure | New Hempstead | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,472 ±26 | 341,883 | +87 |
| Households | 1,403 ±139 | 103,879 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.82 ±0.38 | 3.22 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,479 ±166 | 108,945 | no clear change |
New Hempstead's population since 2000
From 4,767 in 2000 to 5,657 in 2025: up 18.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for New Hempstead 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 New Hempstead?
The median resident of New Hempstead is 32.0 years old; 29.3% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of some other race at 13.8%. 12.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Hempstead | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 ±6.7 | 34.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.3% ±5.0 pts | 29.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±5.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±3.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% ±2.6 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.8% ±11.0 pts | 59.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.4% ±3.6 pts | 10.2% | −8.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±5.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 13.8% ±11.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.5% ±3.6 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.7% ±8.8 pts | 44.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±3.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±2.2 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±4.7 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.6% ±8.2 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.7% ±6.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.4% ±1.7 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 New Hempstead earn?
Half of New Hempstead's 1,403 households earn less than $126,165 a year (±$16,746), against $109,959 in Rockland County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $144,077 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | New Hempstead | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,165 ±$16,746 | $109,959 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $156,399 ±$19,548 | $148,075 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,594 ±$5,999 | $45,570 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% ±10.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9% ±21.4 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.2% ±5.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±2.5 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±2.8 pts | 87.8% | – |
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 New Hempstead?
Owners occupy 95.2% of New Hempstead's occupied homes and renters 4.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $816,600 by its owner (±$38,358). The median renter pays $1,691 a month including utilities, and 80.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Hempstead | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $816,600 ±$38,358 | $596,900 | +$183,531 |
| Median gross rent | $1,691 ±$833 | $1,901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 80.6% ±35.3 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,700 ±$606 | $3,641 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95.2% ±3.3 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 4.8% ±3.3 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,479 ±166 | 108,945 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±41.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.5% ±3.4 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0% ±3.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
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 New Hempstead building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in New Hempstead in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 1.2 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 New Hempstead work and get to work?
73.9% of New Hempstead's workers drive alone and 10.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes.
| Measure | New Hempstead | Rockland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5% ±8.6 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±5.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9% ±6.4 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±4.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8% ±2.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.9% ±4.1 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min ±3.8 | 29.7 min | −9.4 min |
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 New Hempstead?
1 census tract lies mostly in New Hempstead, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 115.10Rockland County | 4,224 | $125,565 |
| Tract 115.09Rockland County | 4,277 | $113,902 |
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 New Hempstead) · Census block assignment files
How does New Hempstead compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, New Hempstead is the 4,563rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 156th-most populous of 594 in New York.
New Hempstead ranks 295th 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 | 156th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 72nd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 441st | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 295th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 935th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 126th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 380th | 1,515 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 417th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,563rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 72nd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 818th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 597th | 1,652 |
New Hempstead's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare New Hempstead with other places
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 New Hempstead?
19 of the 57 figures for New Hempstead 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for New Hempstead are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in New Hempstead.