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Hempstead Overview

$31,370
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,080
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,350
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,030
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
58,557
TOTAL POPULATION
28,400
MALE POPULATION
30,157
FEMALE POPULATION
94.17
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
31,064
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Hempstead Area Codes

Income in Hempstead

Income Overview in Hempstead

Per Capita Income in Hempstead is $31,370, while median incomes of families and households are $88,080 and $80,350 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income58,557$31,370
Median Family Income12,565$88,080
Mean Family Income12,565$103,455
Median Household Income17,030$80,350
Mean Household Income17,030$105,962
Income Deficit12,565$10,030
Wage / Income Gap (%)58,5578.95%
Wage / Income Gap ($)58,55791.05¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index58,5570.47

Earnings by Sex in Hempstead

Average Earnings in Hempstead are $36,850, $38,997 for men and $35,508 for women, a difference of 8.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Hempstead
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male16,159 (51.4%)$38,997
Female15,296 (48.6%)$35,508
Total31,455 (100.0%)$36,850

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hempstead

The most common earnings brackets in Hempstead are $100,000+ for men (1,507 | 9.3%) and $100,000+ for women (1,373 | 9.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hempstead
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less530 (3.3%)466 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999283 (1.8%)350 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499329 (2.0%)399 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999335 (2.1%)587 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499507 (3.1%)788 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999654 (4.1%)579 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499558 (3.5%)590 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999552 (3.4%)361 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499287 (1.8%)802 (5.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999578 (3.6%)577 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,028 (6.4%)1,154 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,420 (8.8%)822 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,193 (7.4%)1,372 (9.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999941 (5.8%)707 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999966 (6.0%)1,064 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999846 (5.2%)516 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,428 (8.8%)861 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999744 (4.6%)670 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,473 (9.1%)1,258 (8.2%)
$100,000+1,507 (9.3%)1,373 (9.0%)
Total16,159 (100.0%)15,296 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hempstead

Average earnings in Hempstead are $43,208 for men and $39,250 for women, a difference of 9.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,625, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,822. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,651, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,739.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hempstead
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,822$24,739
High School Diploma$44,806$30,408
College or Associate's Degree$49,111$45,612
Bachelor's Degree$58,333$76,439
Graduate Degree$82,625$77,651
Total$43,208$39,250

Family Income in Hempstead

Family Income Brackets in Hempstead

According to the Hempstead family income data, there are 2,588 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 302 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hempstead
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004153.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993022.4%
$15,000 to $24,9996915.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1319.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,54512.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991,58312.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,49511.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992,58820.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,39511.1%
$200,000+1,40711.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hempstead

6-person families (875 | 7.0%) account for the highest median family income in Hempstead with $132,321 per family, while 3-person families (3,024 | 24.1%) have the highest median income of $30,858 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hempstead
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,369 (26.8%)$52,657
3-Person Families3,024 (24.1%)$92,574
4-Person Families3,092 (24.6%)$78,536
5-Person Families1,238 (9.9%)$108,036
6-Person Families875 (7.0%)$132,321
7+ Person Families967 (7.7%)$131,918
Total12,565 (100.0%)$88,080

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hempstead

The median family income in Hempstead is $88,080, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,101) having the highest median family income of $137,318, while families with no earners (1,084) have the lowest median family income of $19,944, accounting for 24.7% and 8.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hempstead
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,084 (8.6%)$19,944
1 Earner3,888 (30.9%)$42,808
2 Earners4,492 (35.7%)$93,673
3+ Earners3,101 (24.7%)$137,318
Total12,565 (100.0%)$88,080

Household Income in Hempstead

Household Income Brackets in Hempstead

With 3,134 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Hempstead, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 766 households (4.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hempstead
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007664.5%
$10,000 to $14,9998695.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0055.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,4318.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,6869.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992,43514.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,83910.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993,13418.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,77110.4%
$200,000+2,09512.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hempstead

The median household income in Hempstead is $80,350, with the highest median household income of $97,400 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,404 households (43.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $60,875, with 5,466 households (32.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hempstead
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years487 (2.9%)$71,063
25 to 44 Years5,466 (32.1%)$60,875
45 to 64 Years7,404 (43.5%)$97,400
65+ Years3,673 (21.6%)$66,619
Total17,030 (100.0%)$80,350

Poverty in Hempstead

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hempstead

With 14.2% poverty level for males and 17.6% for females among the residents of Hempstead, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 91 males (39.9%) and 599 females (34.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hempstead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years395 (19.5%)599 (34.5%)
5 Years91 (39.9%)139 (30.7%)
6 to 11 Years493 (20.1%)606 (28.5%)
12 to 14 Years347 (27.1%)214 (18.2%)
15 Years102 (14.8%)57 (18.1%)
16 and 17 Years158 (25.4%)69 (20.0%)
18 to 24 Years252 (8.6%)380 (11.5%)
25 to 34 Years275 (7.0%)749 (15.6%)
35 to 44 Years425 (10.0%)901 (21.5%)
45 to 54 Years424 (10.8%)332 (8.7%)
55 to 64 Years595 (18.3%)440 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years249 (16.4%)471 (19.6%)
75 Years and over194 (20.6%)254 (15.0%)
Total4,000 (14.2%)5,211 (17.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hempstead

According to the poverty statistics in Hempstead, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.0% of males and 91.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hempstead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,629 (80.5%)1,136 (65.5%)
5 Years137 (60.1%)314 (69.3%)
6 to 11 Years1,958 (79.9%)1,523 (71.5%)
12 to 14 Years933 (72.9%)963 (81.8%)
15 Years589 (85.2%)257 (81.9%)
16 and 17 Years463 (74.6%)276 (80.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,675 (91.4%)2,923 (88.5%)
25 to 34 Years3,679 (93.0%)4,061 (84.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,809 (90.0%)3,281 (78.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,508 (89.2%)3,464 (91.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,663 (81.7%)2,847 (86.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,273 (83.6%)1,936 (80.4%)
75 Years and over747 (79.4%)1,438 (85.0%)
Total24,063 (85.8%)24,419 (82.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hempstead

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hempstead show that 7.7% or 416 of the total 5,384 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 25 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.9%, which includes 137 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hempstead
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,203 (94.2%)137 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children2,308 (94.0%)148 (6.0%)
3 or 4 Children457 (81.2%)106 (18.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total4,968 (92.3%)416 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hempstead

According to the poverty data in Hempstead, 13.3% or 207 single-father households and 20.0% or 1,123 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 households (89.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 360 households (51.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hempstead
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children45 (6.4%)225 (9.9%)
1 or 2 Children60 (8.2%)470 (19.0%)
3 or 4 Children102 (89.5%)360 (51.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)68 (38.0%)
Total207 (13.3%)1,123 (20.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hempstead

The poverty data for Hempstead shows that 416 of the married-couple family households (7.7%) and 1,330 of the single-parent households (18.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 462 household (56.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hempstead
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children137 (5.9%)270 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children148 (6.0%)530 (16.5%)
3 or 4 Children106 (18.8%)462 (56.9%)
5 or more Children25 (100.0%)68 (38.0%)
Total416 (7.7%)1,330 (18.5%)

Race in Hempstead

The most populous races in Hempstead are Black / African American (27,488 | 46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (26,556 | 45.4%), and Some other Race (17,217 | 29.4%).
Race in Hempstead
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,1732.0%
Black / African American27,48846.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific70.0%
Hispanic or Latino26,55645.4%
Native / Alaskan1580.3%
White / Caucasian6,67311.4%
Two or more Races5,84110.0%
Some other Race17,21729.4%
Total58,557100.0%

Ancestry in Hempstead

The most populous ancestries reported in Hempstead are Central American (17,737 | 30.3%), Salvadoran (12,580 | 21.5%), Jamaican (3,986 | 6.8%), Honduran (3,491 | 6.0%), and South American (2,790 | 4.8%), together accounting for 69.3% of all Hempstead residents.
Ancestry in Hempstead
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3540.6%
American1,5922.7%
Argentinean550.1%
Armenian70.0%
Austrian180.0%
Barbadian3320.6%
Belgian110.0%
Bhutanese400.1%
Blackfeet320.1%
Bolivian430.1%
Brazilian510.1%
British160.0%
British West Indian1040.2%
Burmese350.1%
Canadian90.0%
Central American17,73730.3%
Central American Indian2580.4%
Cherokee710.1%
Colombian9601.6%
Costa Rican1040.2%
Croatian280.1%
Cuban1620.3%
Danish120.0%
Dominican1,9383.3%
Dutch430.1%
Ecuadorian1,2542.1%
English1040.2%
European210.0%
Filipino210.0%
Finnish110.0%
French220.0%
French Canadian380.1%
German5150.9%
Ghanaian320.1%
Greek540.1%
Guatemalan1,3242.3%
Guyanese6221.1%
Haitian2,5764.4%
Honduran3,4916.0%
Hungarian140.0%
Indian (Asian)520.1%
Inupiat190.0%
Irish8591.5%
Israeli190.0%
Italian1,0061.7%
Jamaican3,9866.8%
Kenyan110.0%
Korean1190.2%
Liberian370.1%
Lithuanian290.1%
Maltese100.0%
Mexican1,0411.8%
Mexican American Indian160.0%
Nicaraguan600.1%
Nigerian1050.2%
Norwegian330.1%
Pakistani70.0%
Panamanian1780.3%
Peruvian2710.5%
Polish3770.6%
Portuguese1380.2%
Puerto Rican1,5862.7%
Romanian500.1%
Russian160.0%
Salvadoran12,58021.5%
Samoan180.0%
Scottish620.1%
Sierra Leonean1020.2%
South American2,7904.8%
South American Indian80.0%
Spaniard900.2%
Spanish2530.4%
Sri Lankan60.0%
Subsaharan African6471.1%
Swedish130.0%
Thai5911.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3440.6%
Ukrainian60.0%
Venezuelan2070.4%
Vietnamese1450.3%
Welsh200.0%
West Indian3620.6%
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Immigrants in Hempstead

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hempstead came from Latin America (21,056 | 36.0%), Central America (11,921 | 20.4%), El Salvador (7,870 | 13.4%), Caribbean (6,829 | 11.7%), and Honduras (2,556 | 4.4%), together accounting for 85.8% of all Hempstead residents.
Immigrants in Hempstead
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4830.8%
Argentina550.1%
Asia5971.0%
Bangladesh1560.3%
Barbados2770.5%
Belarus160.0%
Belgium110.0%
Belize70.0%
Bolivia300.1%
Brazil280.1%
Canada570.1%
Caribbean6,82911.7%
Central America11,92120.4%
China530.1%
Colombia5771.0%
Costa Rica1070.2%
Dominica1700.3%
Dominican Republic1,1712.0%
Eastern Asia810.1%
Eastern Europe1480.3%
Ecuador7431.3%
El Salvador7,87013.4%
England190.0%
Europe3070.5%
Germany90.0%
Ghana460.1%
Greece350.1%
Grenada260.0%
Guatemala8891.5%
Guyana3630.6%
Haiti1,9623.4%
Honduras2,5564.4%
Iran70.0%
Ireland230.0%
Israel650.1%
Italy290.1%
Jamaica2,5294.3%
Japan220.0%
Korea60.0%
Latin America21,05636.0%
Liberia370.1%
Mexico4060.7%
Moldova110.0%
Nicaragua80.0%
Nigeria1010.2%
Northern Europe580.1%
Oceania70.0%
Pakistan1850.3%
Panama780.1%
Peru2010.3%
Philippines960.2%
Poland1100.2%
Romania110.0%
Scotland30.0%
Sierra Leone1910.3%
South America2,3063.9%
South Central Asia3480.6%
South Eastern Asia1030.2%
Southern Europe810.1%
Spain170.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines220.0%
Taiwan210.0%
Thailand70.0%
Trinidad and Tobago4960.9%
Venezuela3090.5%
West Indies370.1%
Western Africa3750.6%
Western Asia650.1%
Western Europe200.0%
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Sex and Age in Hempstead

Sex and Age in Hempstead

The most populous age groups in Hempstead are 40 to 44 Years (2,315 | 8.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,759 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hempstead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,056 (7.2%)1,904 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,884 (6.6%)2,071 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years2,103 (7.4%)1,715 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years2,130 (7.5%)1,205 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years2,113 (7.4%)2,759 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,975 (7.0%)2,678 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,979 (7.0%)2,138 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years1,925 (6.8%)1,930 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years2,315 (8.2%)2,260 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years2,036 (7.2%)1,704 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years1,911 (6.7%)2,103 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years2,054 (7.2%)1,736 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years1,274 (4.5%)1,581 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years936 (3.3%)1,208 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years652 (2.3%)1,279 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years483 (1.7%)692 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years293 (1.0%)847 (2.8%)
85 Years and over281 (1.0%)347 (1.1%)
Total28,400 (100.0%)30,157 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hempstead

Median Family Size in Hempstead

The median family size in Hempstead is 3.85 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,384 | 42.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,554 | 12.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.17 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hempstead
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,384 (42.8%)4.30
Single Male/Father1,554 (12.4%)3.17
Single Female/Mother5,627 (44.8%)3.60
Total Families12,565 (100.0%)3.85

Median Household Size in Hempstead

The median household size in Hempstead is 3.39 persons per household, with married-couple households (5,384 | 31.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.42 persons per household. non-family households (4,465 | 26.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hempstead
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,384 (31.6%)4.42
Single Male/Father1,554 (9.1%)3.75
Single Female/Mother5,627 (33.0%)3.93
Non-family4,465 (26.2%)1.33
Total Households17,030 (100.0%)3.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hempstead

Out of a total of 17,030 households in Hempstead, 12,565 (73.8%) are family households, while 4,465 (26.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 2,965, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,725.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hempstead
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,725 (21.9%)
2-Person Households2,823 (16.6%)507 (3.0%)
3-Person Households2,694 (15.8%)102 (0.6%)
4-Person Households2,965 (17.4%)32 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,835 (10.8%)35 (0.2%)
6-Person Households939 (5.5%)22 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,309 (7.7%)42 (0.3%)
Total12,565 (73.8%)4,465 (26.2%)

Female Fertility in Hempstead

Fertility by Age in Hempstead

Average fertility rate in Hempstead is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hempstead
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years430 (73.3%)57.0
35 to 50 years157 (26.8%)24.0
Total587 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hempstead

42.9% of women with births (587) in Hempstead are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 68.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 24.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hempstead
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years134 (31.2%)296 (68.8%)
35 to 50 years118 (75.2%)39 (24.8%)
Total252 (42.9%)335 (57.1%)

Fertility by Education in Hempstead

Average fertility rate in Hempstead is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 50.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 5.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 36.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hempstead
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School159 (27.1%)48.0
High School Diploma213 (36.3%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree161 (27.4%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree9 (1.5%)5.0
Graduate Degree45 (7.7%)40.0
Total587 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hempstead

57.1% of women with births in Hempstead are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 92.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hempstead
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School120 (75.5%)39 (24.5%)
High School Diploma16 (7.5%)197 (92.5%)
College or Associate's Degree85 (52.8%)76 (47.2%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree22 (48.9%)23 (51.1%)
Total252 (42.9%)335 (57.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Hempstead

Employment by Class of Employer in Hempstead

Among the 27,882 employed individuals in Hempstead, private company employees (19,487 | 69.9%), not-for-profit organizations (2,428 | 8.7%), and local government employees (2,383 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hempstead
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19,48769.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7402.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,7376.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,4288.7%
Local Government Employees2,3838.6%
State Government Employees6232.2%
Federal Government Employees4501.6%
Unpaid Family Workers340.1%
Total27,882100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hempstead

According to the labor force statistics for Hempstead, out of the total population over 16 years of age (45,817), 67.8% or 31,064 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.4% or 2,609 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.8% or 3,946 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.7% or 799 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hempstead
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years838 (36.0%)89 (10.6%)
20 to 24 Years4,058 (83.3%)799 (19.7%)
25 to 29 Years3,946 (84.8%)410 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Years3,244 (78.8%)302 (9.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,913 (82.0%)242 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years6,467 (83.4%)543 (8.4%)
55 to 59 Years2,509 (66.2%)110 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,659 (58.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,280 (31.4%)102 (8.0%)
75 Years and over144 (4.9%)4 (2.8%)
Total31,064 (67.8%)2,609 (8.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hempstead

According to labor force statistics for Hempstead, 78.3% of individuals (24,742) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (31,599) are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 1,608 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.5% or 4,828 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.4% or 665 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hempstead
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,599 (73.1%)444 (5.8%)
High School Diploma7,918 (76.9%)865 (8.4%)
College / Associate Degree6,400 (79.4%)621 (7.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,828 (86.5%)151 (2.7%)
Total24,742 (78.3%)2,054 (6.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hempstead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hempstead are Community & Social Service (2,321 | 8.2%), Management (1,868 | 6.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,579 | 5.6%), Education Instruction & Library (1,117 | 3.9%), and Business & Financial (921 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hempstead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hempstead, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (82.8%), Computers & Mathematics (82.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (92.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.3%), and Health Technologists (73.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,058 (56.6%)810 (43.4%)
Business & Financial309 (33.6%)612 (66.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science508 (75.9%)161 (24.1%)
Computers & Mathematics355 (82.0%)78 (18.0%)
Architecture & Engineering76 (53.1%)67 (46.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science77 (82.8%)16 (17.2%)
Community & Social Service 640 (27.6%)1,681 (72.4%)
Education, Arts & Media173 (28.8%)428 (71.2%)
Legal Services & Support13 (7.4%)163 (92.6%)
Education Instruction & Library303 (27.1%)814 (72.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment151 (35.4%)276 (64.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating374 (23.7%)1,205 (76.3%)
Health Technologists199 (26.2%)560 (73.8%)
Total (Category)2,889 (39.3%)4,469 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)14,682 (51.7%)13,716 (48.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hempstead are Cleaning & Maintenance (2,852 | 10.0%), Healthcare Support (2,010 | 7.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,845 | 6.5%), Security & Protection (893 | 3.1%), and Personal Care & Service (510 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Hempstead

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hempstead, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (66.5%), Law Enforcement (55.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.4%), Personal Care & Service (83.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (62.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support153 (7.6%)1,857 (92.4%)
Security & Protection419 (46.9%)474 (53.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention159 (37.3%)267 (62.7%)
Law Enforcement260 (55.7%)207 (44.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving912 (49.4%)933 (50.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,896 (66.5%)956 (33.5%)
Personal Care & Service86 (16.9%)424 (83.1%)
Total (Category)3,466 (42.7%)4,644 (57.3%)
Total (Overall)14,682 (51.7%)13,716 (48.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hempstead are Office & Administration (2,943 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (2,507 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hempstead

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,272 (50.7%)1,235 (49.3%)
Office & Administration747 (25.4%)2,196 (74.6%)
Total (Category)2,019 (37.0%)3,431 (62.9%)
Total (Overall)14,682 (51.7%)13,716 (48.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hempstead are Construction & Extraction (2,487 | 8.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (309 | 1.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (100 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hempstead

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,442 (98.2%)45 (1.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair309 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2,851 (98.5%)45 (1.5%)
Total (Overall)14,682 (51.7%)13,716 (48.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hempstead are Transportation (1,867 | 6.6%), Production (1,475 | 5.2%), and Material Moving (1,242 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hempstead

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Production966 (65.5%)509 (34.5%)
Transportation1,612 (86.3%)255 (13.7%)
Material Moving879 (70.8%)363 (29.2%)
Total (Category)3,457 (75.4%)1,127 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)14,682 (51.7%)13,716 (48.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hempstead

Employment Industries in Hempstead

The major employment industries in Hempstead include Health Care & Social Assistance (5,469 | 19.3%), Retail Trade (3,628 | 12.8%), Construction (2,734 | 9.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (2,236 | 7.9%), and Educational Services (2,194 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Hempstead

Employment Industries by Sex in Hempstead

The Hempstead industries that see more men than women are Construction (93.2%), Utilities (83.1%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (79.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.3%), and Finance & Insurance (71.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hempstead
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting53 (67.9%)25 (32.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,548 (93.2%)186 (6.8%)
Manufacturing960 (72.0%)374 (28.0%)
Wholesale Trade314 (60.9%)202 (39.2%)
Retail Trade1,837 (50.6%)1,791 (49.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,756 (78.5%)480 (21.5%)
Utilities98 (83.1%)20 (17.0%)
Information235 (66.6%)118 (33.4%)
Finance & Insurance361 (28.3%)913 (71.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing391 (79.1%)103 (20.8%)
Professional & Scientific544 (54.5%)454 (45.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support1,065 (57.1%)799 (42.9%)
Educational Services862 (39.3%)1,332 (60.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,134 (20.7%)4,335 (79.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation98 (51.6%)92 (48.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,216 (58.0%)881 (42.0%)
Public Administration496 (44.9%)610 (55.1%)
Total14,682 (51.7%)13,716 (48.3%)

Education in Hempstead

School Enrollment in Hempstead

The most common levels of schooling among the 14,163 students in Hempstead are elementary school (3,304 | 23.3%), college / undergraduate (3,253 | 23.0%), and high school (2,878 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Hempstead
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7185.1%
Kindergarten6504.6%
Elementary School3,30423.3%
Middle School2,80219.8%
High School2,87820.3%
College / Undergraduate3,25323.0%
Graduate / Professional5583.9%
Total14,163100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hempstead

Out of a total of 14,163 students who are enrolled in schools in Hempstead, 2,124 (15.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,039 (85.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 298 (41.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,474 (93.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hempstead
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds487 (65.3%)259 (34.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,474 (93.4%)244 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,406 (92.4%)281 (7.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,650 (89.2%)200 (10.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds703 (85.7%)117 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,392 (74.2%)484 (25.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds502 (67.7%)239 (32.3%)
35 Years and over427 (58.9%)298 (41.1%)
Total12,039 (85.0%)2,124 (15.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hempstead

Business (1,916 | 27.1%), science & technology (1,071 | 15.1%), education (537 | 7.6%), social sciences (512 | 7.2%), and arts & humanities (486 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 7,073 individuals in Hempstead who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hempstead
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3464.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2303.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1612.3%
Psychology4035.7%
Social Sciences5127.2%
Engineering3354.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies691.0%
Science & Technology1,07115.1%
Business1,91627.1%
Education5377.6%
Literature & Languages1852.6%
Liberal Arts & History2483.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2583.6%
Communications3164.5%
Arts & Humanities4866.9%
Total7,073100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hempstead

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hempstead

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hempstead are males with 2 vehicles (4,394, accounting for 30.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,354, making up 32.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hempstead
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,654 (11.5%)1,493 (11.1%)
1 Vehicle3,538 (24.6%)3,969 (29.4%)
2 Vehicles4,394 (30.6%)4,354 (32.3%)
3 Vehicles3,026 (21.1%)2,386 (17.7%)
4 Vehicles1,178 (8.2%)822 (6.1%)
5 or more Vehicles574 (4.0%)470 (3.5%)
Total14,364 (100.0%)13,494 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hempstead

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hempstead are 30 to 34 minutes (6,252 commuters, 23.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (3,675 commuters, 14.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,637 commuters, 13.9%).
Commute Time in Hempstead
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1430.5%
5 to 9 Minutes6342.4%
10 to 14 Minutes2,3188.8%
15 to 19 Minutes3,63713.9%
20 to 24 Minutes3,67514.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1,4895.7%
30 to 34 Minutes6,25223.9%
35 to 39 Minutes5312.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1,8587.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,9997.6%
60 to 89 Minutes2,1618.3%
90 or more Minutes1,4945.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Hempstead

The most common commute times in Hempstead are 30 to 34 minutes (3,324 commuters, 24.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (2,928 commuters, 23.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hempstead
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes104 (0.8%)39 (0.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes348 (2.5%)286 (2.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,004 (7.3%)1,314 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,504 (11.0%)2,133 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,782 (13.0%)1,893 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes653 (4.8%)836 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,324 (24.3%)2,928 (23.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes218 (1.6%)313 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,026 (7.5%)832 (6.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,313 (9.6%)686 (5.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,434 (10.5%)727 (5.8%)
90 or more Minutes951 (7.0%)543 (4.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hempstead

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hempstead are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,542, 25.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,765, 22.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hempstead
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM372 (2.7%)343 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM581 (4.3%)182 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM384 (2.8%)287 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,790 (13.1%)812 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,284 (9.4%)875 (7.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,542 (25.9%)1,853 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM941 (6.9%)909 (7.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,376 (10.1%)2,765 (22.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM474 (3.5%)833 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM454 (3.3%)1,240 (9.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM318 (2.3%)430 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM354 (2.6%)270 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM786 (5.8%)1,123 (9.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,005 (7.4%)608 (4.9%)
Total13,661 (100.0%)12,530 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hempstead

Occupancy by Ownership in Hempstead

Of the total 17,030 dwellings in Hempstead, owner-occupied units account for 7,528 (44.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,502 (55.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hempstead
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,52844.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,50255.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units17,030100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hempstead

Occupancy by Household Size in Hempstead
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,72521.9%
2-Person Household3,33019.6%
3-Person Household2,79616.4%
4+ Person Household7,17942.2%
Total Housing Units17,030100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hempstead

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hempstead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,185 (31.8%)2,540 (68.2%)
2-Person Household1,458 (43.8%)1,872 (56.2%)
3-Person Household1,372 (49.1%)1,424 (50.9%)
4+ Person Household3,513 (48.9%)3,666 (51.1%)
Total Housing Units7,528 (44.2%)9,502 (55.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hempstead

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hempstead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,212 (31.6%)2,625 (68.4%)
High School Diploma1,793 (34.6%)3,387 (65.4%)
College/Associate Degree2,239 (46.6%)2,562 (53.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,284 (71.1%)928 (28.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hempstead

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hempstead
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,70515.9%
35 to 44 Years3,24819.1%
45 to 54 Years3,87322.7%
55 to 64 Years3,53120.7%
65 to 74 Years2,38314.0%
75 to 84 Years1,0786.3%
85 Years and Over2121.2%
Total17,030100.0%

Housing Finances in Hempstead

Median Income by Occupancy in Hempstead

Median Income by Occupancy in Hempstead
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,528 (44.2%)$124,481
Renter-Occupied9,502 (55.8%)$46,746
Average17,030 (100.0%)$80,350

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hempstead

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hempstead
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00063 (0.8%)364 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (0.3%)322 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99937 (0.5%)838 (8.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999128 (1.7%)596 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (0.3%)255 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999184 (2.4%)1,247 (13.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999356 (4.7%)1,326 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,014 (13.5%)1,420 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999842 (11.2%)1,003 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,767 (23.5%)1,363 (14.3%)
$150,000 or more3,094 (41.1%)768 (8.1%)
Total7,528 (100.0%)9,502 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hempstead

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hempstead
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30051 (0.7%)775 (8.2%)
$300 to $499128 (1.7%)511 (5.4%)
$500 to $799230 (3.1%)556 (5.9%)
$800 to $999120 (1.6%)398 (4.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499627 (8.3%)1,578 (16.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,069 (14.2%)2,471 (26.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499723 (9.6%)1,841 (19.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,005 (13.4%)594 (6.2%)
$3,000 or more3,575 (47.5%)590 (6.2%)
Total7,528 (100.0%)9,502 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hempstead

Housing Structures in Hempstead

Housing Structures in Hempstead
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,00747.0%
Single Unit, Attached5323.1%
2 Unit Apartments1,2477.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5733.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7334.3%
10 or more Apartments5,85834.4%
Mobile Home / Other800.5%
Total17,030100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hempstead

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hempstead
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,640 (82.9%)1,367 (17.1%)
Single Unit, Attached200 (37.6%)332 (62.4%)
2 Unit Apartments293 (23.5%)954 (76.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)573 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)733 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments373 (6.4%)5,485 (93.6%)
Mobile Home / Other22 (27.5%)58 (72.5%)
Total7,528 (44.2%)9,502 (55.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hempstead

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hempstead
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room37 (0.5%)1,047 (11.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms195 (2.6%)2,386 (25.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,271 (16.9%)4,362 (45.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,786 (50.3%)1,367 (14.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,239 (29.7%)340 (3.6%)
Total7,528 (100.0%)9,502 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hempstead

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hempstead
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,532 (73.5%)6,738 (70.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas94 (1.3%)275 (2.9%)
Electricity257 (3.4%)1,009 (10.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,584 (21.0%)1,314 (13.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels53 (0.7%)62 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used8 (0.1%)104 (1.1%)
Total7,528 (100.0%)9,502 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hempstead

Household Vehicle Usage in Hempstead
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle226 (3.0%)3,312 (34.9%)
1 Vehicle2,087 (27.7%)4,251 (44.7%)
2 Vehicles2,969 (39.4%)1,335 (14.1%)
3 or more Vehicles2,246 (29.8%)604 (6.4%)
Total7,528 (100.0%)9,502 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hempstead

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hempstead

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,8175,711
Median Property Value$400,900$426,100
Median Household Income$94,904$2,453
Monthly Housing Costs$1,501$3,550
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$246

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hempstead

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hempstead
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000139 (7.6%)109 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99931 (1.7%)93 (1.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999392 (21.6%)642 (11.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999847 (46.6%)3,593 (62.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999308 (17.0%)1,145 (20.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99938 (2.1%)85 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more62 (3.4%)44 (0.8%)
Total1,817 (100.0%)5,711 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hempstead

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hempstead
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00053 (2.9%)70 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99969 (3.8%)31 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999119 (6.6%)118 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999102 (5.6%)65 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999352 (19.4%)254 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999233 (12.8%)662 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999248 (13.7%)609 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more641 (35.3%)1,519 (26.6%)
Total1,817 (100.0%)5,711 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hempstead

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hempstead
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x513 (28.2%)131,404 (2,300.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x340 (18.7%)1,361 (23.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x195 (10.7%)1,345 (23.5%)
4.0x or more769 (42.3%)985 (17.2%)
Total1,817 (100.0%)5,711 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hempstead

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hempstead
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80037 (2.0%)6 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,49923 (1.3%)55 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,552 (85.4%)101 (1.8%)
Total1,817 (100.0%)5,711 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hempstead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hempstead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hempstead
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,519 (97.1%)134 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years9,255 (96.8%)307 (3.2%)
19 to 25 Years5,660 (85.2%)983 (14.8%)
26 to 34 Years6,082 (77.7%)1,750 (22.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,383 (76.3%)1,985 (23.7%)
45 to 54 Years6,689 (86.6%)1,039 (13.4%)
55 to 64 Years5,948 (90.9%)597 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,759 (95.7%)170 (4.3%)
75 Years and older2,604 (98.9%)29 (1.1%)
Total50,899 (87.9%)6,994 (12.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hempstead

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hempstead
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,519 (97.1%)134 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen9,255 (96.8%)307 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen5,660 (85.2%)983 (14.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hempstead

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hempstead
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,684 (86.9%)704 (13.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,189 (87.3%)1,191 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,624 (84.9%)999 (15.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,443 (86.7%)836 (13.3%)
$100,000 and over26,681 (89.1%)3,248 (10.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hempstead

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hempstead
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,084 (66.3%)1,953 (42.0%)
6 to 18 Years5,618 (58.8%)5,045 (52.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,430 (36.6%)3,723 (56.0%)
25 to 34 Years2,555 (32.6%)3,776 (48.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,364 (28.2%)4,533 (54.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,060 (26.7%)5,062 (65.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,502 (38.2%)3,821 (58.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,340 (85.0%)1,940 (49.4%)
75 Years and over2,574 (97.8%)1,307 (49.6%)
Total26,527 (45.8%)31,160 (53.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hempstead

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hempstead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)41 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years263 (5.0%)46 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years231 (3.4%)136 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years754 (6.6%)977 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years262 (17.2%)356 (14.8%)
75 Years and over326 (34.6%)734 (43.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hempstead

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hempstead: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years154 (1.3%)7 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years44 (2.9%)16 (0.7%)
75 Years and over136 (14.4%)122 (7.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hempstead: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)41 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years41 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years34 (0.5%)7 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years50 (0.4%)90 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years47 (3.1%)16 (0.7%)
75 Years and over53 (5.6%)114 (6.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hempstead: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years242 (4.6%)12 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years120 (1.7%)71 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years373 (3.3%)275 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years76 (5.0%)129 (5.4%)
75 Years and over135 (14.3%)264 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hempstead: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (0.4%)34 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years106 (1.5%)31 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years501 (4.4%)787 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years166 (10.9%)307 (12.8%)
75 Years and over193 (20.5%)453 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hempstead: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years71 (1.3%)34 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years93 (1.3%)31 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years197 (1.7%)189 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years84 (5.5%)158 (6.6%)
75 Years and over117 (12.4%)212 (12.5%)

Technology Access in Hempstead

Computing Device Access in Hempstead

Computing Device Access in Hempstead
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,77769.2%
Smartphone15,05088.4%
Tablet8,96152.6%
No Computing Device1,0516.2%
Total17,030100.0%

Internet Access in Hempstead

Internet Access in Hempstead
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home12,67774.4%
Cellular Data Only1,95711.5%
Satellite Internet5032.9%
No Internet2,12912.5%
Total17,030100.0%

Hempstead Summary

Hempstead is a town located in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is the most populous town in the state of New York, with a population of 759,757 as of the 2010 census. The town is located on the south shore of Long Island, approximately 25 miles east of Manhattan.

History

Hempstead was first settled in 1644 by English colonists, who named it after the town of Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, England. The town was originally part of Queens County, but was transferred to Nassau County in 1899.
The town was the site of the Battle of Hempstead Plains during the American Revolutionary War. The town was also the site of the first public school in the United States, established in 1653.

Geography

Hempstead is located at 40°42′N 73°41′W (40.7, -73.7). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.2 square miles (140.3 km2), of which 53.9 square miles (139.6 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2) (0.54%) is water.
The town is bordered by the towns of Oyster Bay to the east, North Hempstead to the north, and the borough of Queens to the west. The southern border of the town is the Atlantic Ocean.

Economy

Hempstead is home to a variety of businesses and industries. The town is home to the corporate headquarters of several large companies, including Cablevision, Northwell Health, and the New York Islanders. The town is also home to a number of shopping centers, including the Roosevelt Field Mall, the Green Acres Mall, and the Broadway Mall.
The town is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, and Adelphi University.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 759,757 people, 256,845 households, and 186,845 families residing in the town. The population density was 14,093.3 people per square mile (5,441.2/km2). There were 266,945 housing units at an average density of 4,945.3 per square mile (1,906.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 57.2% White, 22.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.7% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.9% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $76,824, and the median income for a family was $90,824. Males had a median income of $60,824 versus $41,824 for females. The per capita income for the town was $30,824. About 5.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Hempstead?
Per Capita income in Hempstead is $31,370.
What is the Median Family Income in Hempstead?
Median Family Income in Hempstead is $88,080.
What is the Median Household income in Hempstead?
Median Household Income in Hempstead is $80,350.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hempstead?
Income or Wage Gap in Hempstead is 8.9%.
Women in Hempstead earn 91.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hempstead?
Family Income Deficit in Hempstead is $10,030.
Families that are below poverty line in Hempstead earn $10,030 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hempstead?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hempstead is 0.47.
What is the Total Population of Hempstead?
Total Population of Hempstead is 58,557.
What is the Total Male Population of Hempstead?
Total Male Population of Hempstead is 28,400.
What is the Total Female Population of Hempstead?
Total Female Population of Hempstead is 30,157.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hempstead?
There are 94.17 Males per 100 Females in Hempstead.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hempstead?
There are 106.19 Females per 100 Males in Hempstead.
What is the Median Population Age in Hempstead?
Median Population Age in Hempstead is 35.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hempstead
Average Family Size in Hempstead is 3.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hempstead
Average Household Size in Hempstead is 3.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hempstead?
There are 31,064 People in the Labor Forcein in Hempstead.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hempstead?
67.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Hempstead.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hempstead?
Unemployment Rate in Hempstead is 8.4%.