Town · New York
Town of North Hempstead, New York
North Hempstead (town), town, in Nassau County, New York. North Hempstead (town) had 238,982 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 237,639 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 237,012 (±88). GEOID 3605953000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
238,982
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 237,639 · ACS 2020-2024: 237,012 ±88
Median household income
$158,158
±$4,923 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$888,000
±$9,514 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,318
±$85 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is North Hempstead (town) and what county is it in?
North Hempstead (town) is a town in Nassau County, New York. It covers 53.5 square miles of land, 4,438 residents per square mile in 2020.
45 places lie inside the Town of North Hempstead, the largest Mineola (village, 20,800 residents in 2020); 2 places lie partly in it.
- Mineola village, 20,800 in 2020
- Port Washington CDP, 16,753 in 2020
- Westbury village, 15,864 in 2020
- North New Hyde Park CDP, 15,657 in 2020
- New Cassel CDP, 14,199 in 2020
- Great Neck village, 11,145 in 2020
- New Hyde Park village, 10,257 in 2020
- Manhasset CDP, 8,176 in 2020
- Garden City Park CDP, 7,985 in 2020
- Williston Park village, 7,591 in 2020
- Great Neck Plaza village, 7,482 in 2020
- East Hills village, 7,284 in 2020
- Manorhaven village, 6,956 in 2020
- Roslyn Heights CDP, 6,747 in 2020
- Kings Point village, 5,619 in 2020
- North Hills village, 5,464 in 2020
- Albertson CDP, 5,220 in 2020
- Searingtown CDP, 5,044 in 2020
- Carle Place CDP, 5,005 in 2020
- Flower Hill village, 4,794 in 2020
- Herricks CDP, 4,398 in 2020
- University Gardens CDP, 4,358 in 2020
- Old Westbury village, 4,289 in 2020
- Manhasset Hills CDP, 3,649 in 2020
- Port Washington North village, 3,160 in 2020
- Great Neck Estates village, 2,990 in 2020
- Roslyn village, 2,988 in 2020
- Lake Success village, 2,828 in 2020
- Munsey Park village, 2,809 in 2020
- Thomaston village, 2,759 in 2020
- Sands Point village, 2,712 in 2020
- East Williston village, 2,645 in 2020
- Plandome village, 1,448 in 2020
- Roslyn Estates village, 1,318 in 2020
- Great Neck Gardens CDP, 1,268 in 2020
- Kensington village, 1,226 in 2020
- Greenvale CDP, 1,069 in 2020
- Roslyn Harbor village, 1,067 in 2020
- Plandome Heights village, 1,009 in 2020
- Baxter Estates village, 991 in 2020
- Saddle Rock village, 989 in 2020
- Russell Gardens village, 978 in 2020
- Plandome Manor village, 793 in 2020
- Harbor Hills CDP, 562 in 2020
- Saddle Rock Estates CDP, 428 in 2020
- Floral Park village, partly in the town
- Glenwood Landing CDP, partly in the town
North 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 North Hempstead (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 238,982 people lived in North Hempstead (town) on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 237,639 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 237,012 (±88).
| Measure | North Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 237,012±88 | 1,389,591 | +6,481 |
| Households | 80,863±1,061 | 458,166 | +3,142 |
| Average household size | 2.90±0.04 | 2.99 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 84,906±1,079 | 479,044 | +2,630 |
North Hempstead (town)'s population since 2000
From 222,611 in 2000 to 238,982 in 2025: up 7.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for North 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 North Hempstead (town)?
The median resident of North Hempstead (town) is 43.1 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 23.0%. 28.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±0.5 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±0.6 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±0.6 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 49.6%±0.5 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.8%±1.1 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.1%±1.0 pts | 54.3% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 10.8% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 23.0%±0.8 pts | 12.2% | +4.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.2%±0.9 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.1%±1.2 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.5%±0.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | −1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±0.6 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.7%±1.0 pts | 49.7% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 29.8%±1.1 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3%±0.7 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.3 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 North Hempstead (town) earn?
Half of North Hempstead (town)'s 80,863 households earn less than $158,158 a year (±$4,923), against $146,202 in Nassau County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $154,285 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $158,158±$4,923 | $146,202 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $227,907±$6,502 | $191,704 | – |
| Per capita income | $78,685±$2,238 | $64,198 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.4%±1.1 pts | 5.7% | −1.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1%±0.5 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5%±0.7 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 North Hempstead (town)?
Owners occupy 79.5% of North Hempstead (town)'s occupied homes and renters 20.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $888,000 by its owner (±$9,514). The median renter pays $2,318 a month including utilities, and 39.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $888,000±$9,514 | $684,700 | +$13,715 |
| Median gross rent | $2,318±$85 | $2,252 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.5%±3.7 pts | 45.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,795 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.5%±1.0 pts | 81.9% | +1.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.5%±1.0 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 84,906±1,079 | 479,044 | +2,630 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±1.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5%±1.0 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.0%±1.0 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1%±0.8 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 North Hempstead (town) building?
Builders took permits for 58 new housing units in North Hempstead (town) in 2025 (58 in single-family houses), 0.2 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 North Hempstead (town) work and get to work?
55.2% of North Hempstead (town)'s workers drive alone and 17.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | North Hempstead (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±0.8 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.2%±1.5 pts | 60.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±0.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 15.6%±0.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.4%±1.2 pts | 15.6% | +12.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.5 min±0.9 | 36.0 min | −1.3 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 North Hempstead (town)?
52 census tracts lie mostly in North Hempstead (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $97,721 (Tract 3007) to $250,000 or more (Tract 3025.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3036Nassau County | 8,266 | $133,252 |
| Tract 3037Nassau County | 7,013 | $122,112 |
| Tract 3011.01Nassau County | 6,958 | $105,486 |
| Tract 3006Nassau County | 6,805 | $173,182 |
| Tract 3007Nassau County | 6,791 | $97,721 |
| Tract 3004Nassau County | 6,518 | $152,714 |
| Tract 3012Nassau County | 6,307 | $131,307 |
| Tract 3042.04Nassau County | 6,225 | $147,440 |
| Tract 3030Nassau County | 5,988 | $129,029 |
| Tract 3005Nassau County | 5,958 | $179,561 |
| Tract 3035Nassau County | 5,932 | $183,663 |
| Tract 3010Nassau County | 5,700 | $250,000 or more |
Every census tract in North Hempstead (town), with its figures
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 North Hempstead (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does North Hempstead (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, North Hempstead (town) is the 5th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 5th-most populous of 924 in New York.
North Hempstead (town) ranks 135th 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 | 5th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 268th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 166th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 135th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 124th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 98th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 152nd | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,184th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 179th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 869th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 819th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 321st | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 210th | 1,652 |
North 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 North Hempstead (town)?
2 of the 57 figures for North 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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