Hempstead town, New York
Hempstead town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hempstead town is a geographic entity located in Nassau County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 795,734. The land area covers 118.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 795,734 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±0.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 250,622 | ±1,720 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 262,360 | ±1,494 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 250,622 | ±1,720 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,738 | ±949 |
| Median Home Value | $640,800 | ±$3,299 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,101 | ±$66 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $141,243 | ±$1,979 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,516 | ±$836 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±0.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 45,713 | ±2,672 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±0.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 396,274 | ±2,836 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.4% | ±0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 792,341 (2024)
ID: 170895
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR DEPT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
1 WASHINGTON ST, HEMPSTEAD NY 11550-4923
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GUS Population: 1,392,438 (2024)
ID: 170425
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
1550 FRANKLIN AVE, MINEOLA NY 11501-4820
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LEVITTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | HEMPSTEAD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | WYANDANCH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | UNIONDALE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FOREST HILLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | FAR ROCKAWAY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BROOKLYN, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Barber & Beauty Institute of New York
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College Vocational | 4.6 mi away | 266 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY, 11550-6317 |
5164865424
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HEMPSTEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 115 JAMES A. GARNER WAY, HEMPSTEAD, NY, 11550 |
(516) 481-6990
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Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead
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College Vocational | 5.2 mi away | 173-A Fulton Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11550 |
5164836259
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BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 2385 GRAND AVENUE, BALDWIN, NY, 11510 |
(516) 223-6228
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Access Careers
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College Vocational | 5.2 mi away | 474 Fulton Avenue, Suite 201, Hempstead, NY, 11550-0000 |
5164330034
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 30 DAVISON AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY, 11572 |
(516) 766-2360
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Hofstra University
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College | 5.7 mi away | 100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 11549 |
5164636600
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OCEANSIDE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 26 ATLANTIC AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY, 11572 |
(516) 766-2360
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Molloy University
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College | 3.7 mi away | 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY, 11571-5002 |
5163233000
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FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 144 WEST MERRICK ROAD, FREEPORT, NY, 11520 |
(516) 379-3274
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OCEANSIDE, NY US, located 0.9 miles from Hempstead town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3° | 26.0° | 32.6° | 3.81" | 5.7" |
| February | 41.8° | 26.7° | 34.2° | 3.01" | 7.6" |
| March | 48.2° | 32.7° | 40.4° | 4.64" | 4.8" |
| April | 59.0° | 41.4° | 50.2° | 4.16" | 1.0" |
| May | 67.4° | 51.2° | 59.3° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.1° | 60.8° | 68.4° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 67.1° | 74.5° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 66.5° | 74.0° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 59.5° | 67.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.0° | 48.4° | 56.2° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.7° | 38.5° | 46.1° | 3.57" | 0.2" |
| December | 44.4° | 31.3° | 37.8° | 4.10" | 6.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Oceanside CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Freeport village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Barnum Island CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Rockville Centre village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Bay Park CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3605934000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.