South Hempstead, NY

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3,135
TOTAL POPULATION
1,675
MALE POPULATION
1,460
FEMALE POPULATION
114.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
87.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$74,006
PER CAPITA INCOME
$186,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$153,088
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,705
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

South Hempstead Area Codes

Race in South Hempstead

The most populous races in South Hempstead are White / Caucasian (2,211 | 70.5%), Hispanic or Latino (578 | 18.4%), and Black / African American (482 | 15.4%).
Race in South Hempstead
Race# Population% Population
Asian220.7%
Black / African American48215.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino57818.4%
Native / Alaskan170.5%
White / Caucasian2,21170.5%
Two or more Races1354.3%
Some other Race2688.6%
Total3,135100.0%

Ancestry in South Hempstead

The most populous ancestries reported in South Hempstead are Irish (1,195 | 38.1%), Italian (877 | 28.0%), American (228 | 7.3%), German (226 | 7.2%), and Dominican (212 | 6.8%), together accounting for 87.3% of all South Hempstead residents.
Ancestry in South Hempstead
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2287.3%
Austrian100.3%
Barbadian100.3%
British West Indian30.1%
Central American581.8%
Central American Indian170.5%
Colombian130.4%
Cuban60.2%
Dominican2126.8%
Dutch321.0%
Eastern European702.2%
Ecuadorian431.4%
English1565.0%
European270.9%
Filipino20.1%
French110.4%
French Canadian200.6%
German2267.2%
Haitian1544.9%
Hungarian321.0%
Irish1,19538.1%
Italian87728.0%
Jamaican581.8%
Korean190.6%
Mexican20.1%
Norwegian50.2%
Peruvian90.3%
Polish1334.2%
Portuguese30.1%
Puerto Rican1374.4%
Russian912.9%
Salvadoran581.8%
Scottish50.2%
South American652.1%
Spaniard30.1%
Spanish822.6%
Thai20.1%
Ukrainian110.4%
West Indian190.6%
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Immigrants in South Hempstead

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in South Hempstead came from Latin America (371 | 11.8%), Caribbean (278 | 8.9%), Haiti (138 | 4.4%), Dominican Republic (75 | 2.4%), and Central America (58 | 1.8%), together accounting for 29.3% of all South Hempstead residents.
Immigrants in South Hempstead
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia140.4%
Barbados100.3%
Caribbean2788.9%
Central America581.8%
Colombia130.4%
Dominican Republic752.4%
Ecuador100.3%
El Salvador581.8%
Europe311.0%
Germany110.4%
Haiti1384.4%
India20.1%
Italy200.6%
Jamaica521.7%
Latin America37111.8%
Peru120.4%
Philippines120.4%
South America351.1%
South Central Asia20.1%
South Eastern Asia120.4%
Southern Europe200.6%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines30.1%
Western Europe110.4%
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Sex and Age in South Hempstead

Sex and Age in South Hempstead

The most populous age groups in South Hempstead are 15 to 19 Years (232 | 13.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (215 | 14.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in South Hempstead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years118 (7.0%)60 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years47 (2.8%)48 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Years71 (4.2%)53 (3.6%)
15 to 19 Years232 (13.9%)34 (2.3%)
20 to 24 Years81 (4.8%)215 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Years76 (4.5%)30 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years124 (7.4%)135 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Years89 (5.3%)32 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Years34 (2.0%)66 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years66 (3.9%)179 (12.3%)
50 to 54 Years112 (6.7%)122 (8.4%)
55 to 59 Years150 (9.0%)132 (9.0%)
60 to 64 Years197 (11.8%)80 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years79 (4.7%)120 (8.2%)
70 to 74 Years65 (3.9%)67 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years34 (2.0%)44 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years18 (1.1%)31 (2.1%)
85 Years and over82 (4.9%)12 (0.8%)
Total1,675 (100.0%)1,460 (100.0%)

Families and Households in South Hempstead

Median Family Size in South Hempstead

The median family size in South Hempstead is 3.22 persons per family, with single male/father families (110 | 12.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (73 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in South Hempstead
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple705 (79.4%)3.18
Single Male/Father110 (12.4%)3.79
Single Female/Mother73 (8.2%)2.71
Total Families888 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in South Hempstead

The median household size in South Hempstead is 2.75 persons per household, with single male/father households (110 | 9.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.79 persons per household. non-family households (250 | 22.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.
Median Household Size in South Hempstead
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple705 (62.0%)3.20
Single Male/Father110 (9.7%)3.79
Single Female/Mother73 (6.4%)2.81
Non-family250 (22.0%)1.04
Total Households1,138 (100.0%)2.75

Household Size by Marriage Status in South Hempstead

Out of a total of 1,138 households in South Hempstead, 888 (78.0%) are family households, while 250 (22.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 350, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 241.
Household Size by Marriage Status in South Hempstead
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-241 (21.2%)
2-Person Households295 (25.9%)9 (0.8%)
3-Person Households225 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households350 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total888 (78.0%)250 (22.0%)

Female Fertility in South Hempstead

Fertility by Age in South Hempstead

Average fertility rate in South Hempstead is 162.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 250.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in South Hempstead
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years95 (84.8%)250.0
35 to 50 years17 (15.2%)61.0
Total112 (100.0%)162.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Hempstead

50.0% of women with births (112) in South Hempstead are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 59.0% 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 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Hempstead
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years39 (41.0%)56 (59.0%)
35 to 50 years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (50.0%)56 (50.0%)

Fertility by Education in South Hempstead

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in South Hempstead
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma56 (50.0%)348.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree28 (25.0%)120.0
Graduate Degree28 (25.0%)123.0
Total112 (100.0%)162.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Hempstead

50.0% of women with births in South 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 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Hempstead
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (50.0%)56 (50.0%)

Income in South Hempstead

Income Overview in South Hempstead

Per Capita Income in South Hempstead is $74,006, while median incomes of families and households are $186,750 and $153,088 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,135$74,006
Median Family Income888$186,750
Mean Family Income888$234,541
Median Household Income1,138$153,088
Mean Household Income1,138$201,181
Income Deficit888$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,13526.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,13573.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,1350.42

Earnings by Sex in South Hempstead

Average Earnings in South Hempstead are $85,699, $98,750 for men and $72,421 for women, a difference of 26.7%.
Earnings by Sex in South Hempstead
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male961 (53.2%)$98,750
Female844 (46.8%)$72,421
Total1,805 (100.0%)$85,699

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Hempstead

The most common earnings brackets in South Hempstead are $100,000+ for men (478 | 49.7%) and $100,000+ for women (306 | 36.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Hempstead
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less63 (6.6%)19 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99948 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99914 (1.5%)5 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)39 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (0.4%)12 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49935 (3.6%)26 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)24 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)5 (0.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9995 (0.5%)11 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)26 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)47 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)74 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99939 (4.1%)26 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9999 (0.9%)40 (4.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99930 (3.1%)63 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999236 (24.6%)114 (13.5%)
$100,000+478 (49.7%)306 (36.3%)
Total961 (100.0%)844 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Hempstead

Average earnings in South Hempstead are $107,857 for men and $81,754 for women, a difference of 24.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $146,136, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $86,348. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $132,647, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $41,544.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Hempstead
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$86,348$44,500
College or Associate's Degree$119,911$62,981
Bachelor's Degree$103,750$41,544
Graduate Degree$146,136$132,647
Total$107,857$81,754

Family Income in South Hempstead

Family Income Brackets in South Hempstead

According to the South Hempstead family income data, there are 415 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 46.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in South Hempstead
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999111.2%
$15,000 to $24,99991.0%
$25,000 to $34,99930.3%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999404.5%
$75,000 to $99,999434.8%
$100,000 to $149,99925128.3%
$150,000 to $199,99911613.1%
$200,000+41546.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Hempstead

4-person families (350 | 39.4%) account for the highest median family income in South Hempstead with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (295 | 33.2%) have the highest median income of $63,125 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Hempstead
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families295 (33.2%)$126,250
3-Person Families228 (25.7%)$130,658
4-Person Families350 (39.4%)$250,001
5-Person Families5 (0.6%)$0
6-Person Families6 (0.7%)$0
7+ Person Families4 (0.4%)$0
Total888 (100.0%)$186,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Hempstead

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Hempstead
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners71 (8.0%)$0
1 Earner259 (29.2%)$107,656
2 Earners397 (44.7%)$250,001
3+ Earners161 (18.1%)$250,001
Total888 (100.0%)$186,750

Household Income in South Hempstead

Household Income Brackets in South Hempstead

With 415 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in South Hempstead, accounting for 36.5% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.3%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in South Hempstead
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000232.0%
$10,000 to $14,999221.9%
$15,000 to $24,99990.8%
$25,000 to $34,99930.3%
$35,000 to $49,999938.2%
$50,000 to $74,999575.0%
$75,000 to $99,999534.7%
$100,000 to $149,99930426.7%
$150,000 to $199,99915813.9%
$200,000+41536.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in South Hempstead

The median household income in South Hempstead is $153,088, with the highest median household income of $186,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 266 households (23.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in South Hempstead
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years266 (23.4%)$186,250
45 to 64 Years575 (50.5%)$157,202
65+ Years297 (26.1%)$0
Total1,138 (100.0%)$153,088

Poverty in South Hempstead

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Hempstead

With 1.3% poverty level for males and 4.0% for females among the residents of South Hempstead, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (14.3%) and 11 females (22.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Hempstead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (14.3%)11 (22.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)11 (11.2%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.3%)
55 to 64 Years9 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (5.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (13.8%)
Total21 (1.3%)58 (4.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Hempstead

According to the poverty statistics in South Hempstead, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Hempstead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years114 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)
5 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years72 (85.7%)38 (77.5%)
12 to 14 Years21 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
15 Years141 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years52 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years120 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years200 (100.0%)162 (98.2%)
35 to 44 Years123 (100.0%)87 (88.8%)
45 to 54 Years178 (100.0%)291 (96.7%)
55 to 64 Years338 (97.4%)212 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years144 (100.0%)176 (94.1%)
75 Years and over134 (100.0%)75 (86.2%)
Total1,650 (98.7%)1,397 (96.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Hempstead

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in South Hempstead show that 1.3% or 9 of the total 705 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.1%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Hempstead
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children422 (97.9%)9 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total696 (98.7%)9 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Hempstead

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Hempstead
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (22.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (15.1%)

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

The poverty data for South Hempstead shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 11 of the single-parent households (6.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (2.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (10.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in South Hempstead
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (10.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (1.3%)11 (6.0%)

Employment Characteristics in South Hempstead

Employment by Class of Employer in South Hempstead

Among the 1,643 employed individuals in South Hempstead, private company employees (759 | 46.2%), local government employees (368 | 22.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (209 | 12.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in South Hempstead
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees75946.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)643.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1157.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations20912.7%
Local Government Employees36822.4%
State Government Employees935.7%
Federal Government Employees352.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,643100.0%

Employment Status by Age in South Hempstead

According to the labor force statistics for South Hempstead, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,595), 65.7% or 1,705 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 34 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 100.0% or 221 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.7% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in South Hempstead
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years183 (61.8%)14 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years77 (72.6%)9 (11.7%)
30 to 34 Years256 (98.8%)7 (2.7%)
35 to 44 Years221 (100.0%)4 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years473 (98.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years145 (51.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years199 (71.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years144 (43.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,705 (65.7%)34 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Hempstead

According to labor force statistics for South Hempstead, 84.4% of individuals (1,371) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,624) are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 21 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 93.9% or 232 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.8% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Hempstead
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (53.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma232 (93.9%)4 (1.7%)
College / Associate Degree246 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher885 (91.0%)18 (1.8%)
Total1,371 (84.4%)24 (1.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in South Hempstead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Hempstead are Community & Social Service (446 | 26.7%), Education Instruction & Library (287 | 17.2%), Management (210 | 12.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (156 | 9.3%), and Health Technologists (156 | 9.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in South Hempstead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Hempstead, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (99.4%), Health Technologists (99.4%), and Legal Services & Support (85.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in South Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Management133 (63.3%)77 (36.7%)
Business & Financial47 (68.1%)22 (31.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 106 (23.8%)340 (76.2%)
Education, Arts & Media15 (28.8%)37 (71.2%)
Legal Services & Support13 (14.3%)78 (85.7%)
Education Instruction & Library73 (25.4%)214 (74.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (0.6%)155 (99.4%)
Health Technologists1 (0.6%)155 (99.4%)
Total (Category)347 (36.9%)594 (63.1%)
Total (Overall)903 (54.0%)768 (46.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in South Hempstead are Cleaning & Maintenance (131 | 7.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (56 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (54 | 3.2%), Law Enforcement (54 | 3.2%), and Personal Care & Service (54 | 3.2%).
Services Occupations in South Hempstead

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in South Hempstead, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (92.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (13.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in South Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance113 (86.3%)18 (13.7%)
Personal Care & Service4 (7.4%)50 (92.6%)
Total (Category)227 (75.7%)73 (24.3%)
Total (Overall)903 (54.0%)768 (46.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in South Hempstead are Sales & Related (157 | 9.4%), and Office & Administration (98 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in South Hempstead

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in South Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration17 (17.3%)81 (82.7%)
Total (Category)174 (68.2%)81 (31.8%)
Total (Overall)903 (54.0%)768 (46.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in South Hempstead are Construction & Extraction (40 | 2.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in South Hempstead

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in South Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)903 (54.0%)768 (46.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in South Hempstead are Production (91 | 5.4%), Material Moving (29 | 1.7%), and Transportation (6 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in South Hempstead

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in South Hempstead
OccupationMaleFemale
Production91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving9 (31.0%)20 (69.0%)
Total (Category)106 (84.1%)20 (15.9%)
Total (Overall)903 (54.0%)768 (46.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in South Hempstead

Employment Industries in South Hempstead

The major employment industries in South Hempstead include Educational Services (368 | 22.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (189 | 11.3%), Professional & Scientific (176 | 10.5%), Public Administration (130 | 7.8%), and Information (112 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in South Hempstead

Employment Industries by Sex in South Hempstead

The South Hempstead industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (96.8%), Finance & Insurance (65.6%), and Educational Services (64.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in South Hempstead
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction56 (81.2%)13 (18.8%)
Manufacturing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade91 (87.5%)13 (12.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing23 (71.9%)9 (28.1%)
Utilities73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information58 (51.8%)54 (48.2%)
Finance & Insurance32 (34.4%)61 (65.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing96 (94.1%)6 (5.9%)
Professional & Scientific96 (54.5%)80 (45.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services129 (35.0%)239 (64.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (3.2%)183 (96.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services70 (85.4%)12 (14.6%)
Public Administration109 (83.9%)21 (16.2%)
Total903 (54.0%)768 (46.0%)

Education in South Hempstead

School Enrollment in South Hempstead

The most common levels of schooling among the 673 students in South Hempstead are high school (246 | 36.5%), college / undergraduate (163 | 24.2%), and middle school (107 | 15.9%).
School Enrollment in South Hempstead
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool405.9%
Kindergarten131.9%
Elementary School8212.2%
Middle School10715.9%
High School24636.5%
College / Undergraduate16324.2%
Graduate / Professional223.3%
Total673100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Hempstead

Out of a total of 673 students who are enrolled in schools in South Hempstead, 236 (35.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 437 (64.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 46 (95.8% 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 95 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Hempstead
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds16 (40.0%)24 (60.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds75 (33.0%)152 (67.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds81 (85.3%)14 (14.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (4.2%)46 (95.8%)
Total437 (64.9%)236 (35.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Hempstead

Business (407 | 32.4%), education (235 | 18.7%), arts & humanities (110 | 8.7%), social sciences (90 | 7.1%), and science & technology (67 | 5.3%) are the most common fields of study among 1,258 individuals in South Hempstead who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Hempstead
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics453.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences372.9%
Psychology433.4%
Social Sciences907.1%
Engineering221.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology675.3%
Business40732.4%
Education23518.7%
Literature & Languages675.3%
Liberal Arts & History352.8%
Visual & Performing Arts352.8%
Communications655.2%
Arts & Humanities1108.7%
Total1,258100.0%

Transportation & Commute in South Hempstead

Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Hempstead

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in South Hempstead are males with 2 vehicles (308, accounting for 34.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (297, making up 41.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Hempstead
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle208 (23.0%)122 (16.5%)
2 Vehicles308 (34.1%)297 (40.1%)
3 Vehicles297 (32.9%)178 (24.0%)
4 Vehicles69 (7.6%)115 (15.5%)
5 or more Vehicles21 (2.3%)28 (3.8%)
Total903 (100.0%)740 (100.0%)

Commute Time in South Hempstead

The most frequently occuring commute durations in South Hempstead are 15 to 19 minutes (368 commuters, 24.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (203 commuters, 13.6%), and 60 to 89 minutes (181 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in South Hempstead
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes60.4%
5 to 9 Minutes20313.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1208.0%
15 to 19 Minutes36824.6%
20 to 24 Minutes1167.8%
25 to 29 Minutes412.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1016.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1409.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1157.7%
60 to 89 Minutes18112.1%
90 or more Minutes1026.8%

Commute Time by Sex in South Hempstead

The most common commute times in South Hempstead are 15 to 19 minutes (188 commuters, 22.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (180 commuters, 27.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in South Hempstead
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes98 (11.8%)105 (15.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes32 (3.9%)88 (13.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes188 (22.7%)180 (27.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes67 (8.1%)49 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes24 (2.9%)17 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes53 (6.4%)48 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes125 (15.1%)15 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes85 (10.3%)30 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes83 (10.0%)98 (14.7%)
90 or more Minutes73 (8.8%)29 (4.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Hempstead

The most frequent times of departure to work in South Hempstead are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (225, 27.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (132, 19.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Hempstead
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM44 (5.3%)13 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM53 (6.4%)5 (0.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM40 (4.8%)32 (4.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM104 (12.6%)32 (4.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM225 (27.2%)132 (19.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (0.6%)106 (15.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM38 (4.6%)92 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (1.6%)71 (10.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM55 (6.6%)121 (18.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM26 (3.1%)22 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM69 (8.3%)12 (1.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM141 (17.0%)27 (4.1%)
Total828 (100.0%)665 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in South Hempstead

Occupancy by Ownership in South Hempstead

Of the total 1,138 dwellings in South Hempstead, owner-occupied units account for 1,099 (96.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 39 (3.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in South Hempstead
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,09996.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units393.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,138100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in South Hempstead

Occupancy by Household Size in South Hempstead
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24121.2%
2-Person Household30426.7%
3-Person Household22519.8%
4+ Person Household36832.3%
Total Housing Units1,138100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Hempstead

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Hempstead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household238 (98.8%)3 (1.2%)
2-Person Household295 (97.0%)9 (3.0%)
3-Person Household209 (92.9%)16 (7.1%)
4+ Person Household357 (97.0%)11 (3.0%)
Total Housing Units1,099 (96.6%)39 (3.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Hempstead

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Hempstead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
High School Diploma305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree169 (90.9%)17 (9.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher614 (97.0%)19 (3.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Hempstead

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Hempstead
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13712.0%
35 to 44 Years12911.3%
45 to 54 Years24521.5%
55 to 64 Years33029.0%
65 to 74 Years12711.2%
75 to 84 Years766.7%
85 Years and Over948.3%
Total1,138100.0%

Housing Finances in South Hempstead

Median Income by Occupancy in South Hempstead

Median Income by Occupancy in South Hempstead
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,099 (96.6%)$154,044
Renter-Occupied39 (3.4%)$0
Average1,138 (100.0%)$153,088

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Hempstead

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Hempstead
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00023 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (1.0%)11 (28.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)9 (23.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)3 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99993 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99957 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999301 (27.4%)3 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more560 (51.0%)13 (33.3%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Hempstead

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Hempstead
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49912 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79985 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99948 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499106 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99948 (4.4%)3 (7.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49989 (8.1%)9 (23.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99996 (8.7%)8 (20.5%)
$3,000 or more603 (54.9%)19 (48.7%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in South Hempstead

Housing Structures in South Hempstead

Housing Structures in South Hempstead
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,10897.4%
Single Unit, Attached131.1%
2 Unit Apartments80.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments90.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,138100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Hempstead

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Hempstead
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,078 (97.3%)30 (2.7%)
Single Unit, Attached13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,099 (96.6%)39 (3.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Hempstead

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Hempstead
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms44 (4.0%)20 (51.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms619 (56.3%)16 (41.0%)
8 or more Rooms436 (39.7%)3 (7.7%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Hempstead

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Hempstead
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas725 (66.0%)27 (69.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas74 (6.7%)9 (23.1%)
Electricity16 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene284 (25.8%)3 (7.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in South Hempstead

Household Vehicle Usage in South Hempstead
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle459 (41.8%)25 (64.1%)
2 Vehicles322 (29.3%)14 (35.9%)
3 or more Vehicles307 (27.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in South Hempstead

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in South Hempstead

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units372727
Median Property Value$497,700$596,500
Median Household Income$122,083$397
Monthly Housing Costs$1,405$571
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Hempstead

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Hempstead
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00024 (6.5%)15 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99982 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99981 (21.8%)230 (31.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999115 (30.9%)307 (42.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99970 (18.8%)150 (20.6%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)25 (3.4%)
Total372 (100.0%)727 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Hempstead

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Hempstead
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00023 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99911 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99993 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (1.6%)39 (5.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99958 (15.6%)48 (6.6%)
$150,000 or more163 (43.8%)243 (33.4%)
Total372 (100.0%)727 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Hempstead

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Hempstead
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x71 (19.1%)168,869 (23,228.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x52 (14.0%)147 (20.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x75 (20.2%)173 (23.8%)
4.0x or more163 (43.8%)183 (25.2%)
Total372 (100.0%)727 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Hempstead

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Hempstead
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (3.2%)15 (2.1%)
$800 to $1,499348 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total372 (100.0%)727 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in South Hempstead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Hempstead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Hempstead
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years191 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years398 (91.5%)37 (8.5%)
19 to 25 Years312 (89.4%)37 (10.6%)
26 to 34 Years349 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years206 (93.2%)15 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years473 (98.8%)6 (1.3%)
55 to 64 Years552 (98.8%)7 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years320 (96.7%)11 (3.3%)
75 Years and older221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,022 (96.4%)113 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Hempstead

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Hempstead
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born191 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen398 (91.5%)37 (8.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen312 (89.4%)37 (10.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Hempstead

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Hempstead
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00076 (87.4%)11 (12.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (51.1%)68 (48.9%)
$100,000 and over2,649 (98.7%)34 (1.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Hempstead

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Hempstead
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64 (2.1%)187 (97.9%)
6 to 18 Years20 (4.6%)387 (89.0%)
19 to 25 Years56 (16.1%)256 (73.4%)
25 to 34 Years86 (24.6%)263 (75.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)206 (93.2%)
45 to 54 Years4 (0.8%)469 (97.9%)
55 to 64 Years97 (17.3%)485 (86.8%)
65 to 74 Years269 (81.3%)270 (81.6%)
75 Years and over221 (100.0%)110 (49.8%)
Total757 (24.1%)2,633 (84.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Hempstead

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Hempstead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (9.1%)11 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years22 (3.4%)78 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (5.6%)20 (10.7%)
75 Years and over100 (74.6%)37 (42.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in South Hempstead

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in South Hempstead: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.8%)
75 Years and over100 (74.6%)12 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in South Hempstead: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over82 (61.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in South Hempstead: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (9.1%)4 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.6%)66 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (13.4%)14 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in South Hempstead: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (3.4%)10 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years8 (5.6%)11 (5.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in South Hempstead: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (1.3%)4 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.6%)6 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (13.4%)14 (16.1%)

Technology Access in South Hempstead

Computing Device Access in South Hempstead

Computing Device Access in South Hempstead
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,08595.3%
Smartphone97585.7%
Tablet82172.1%
No Computing Device181.6%
Total1,138100.0%

Internet Access in South Hempstead

Internet Access in South Hempstead
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home98286.3%
Cellular Data Only746.5%
Satellite Internet312.7%
No Internet827.2%
Total1,138100.0%

South 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 of Hempstead is located in the southwestern part of Nassau County, and is divided into two villages, Hempstead and South Hempstead. South Hempstead is located in the southern part of the town, and is bordered by the towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead, and Oyster Bay.

History

The area that is now South Hempstead was originally inhabited by the Rockaway Indians, a sub-tribe of the Lenape Indians. The area was first settled by Europeans in 1644, when a group of English settlers from Hempstead, Long Island, purchased land from the Rockaway Indians. The area was known as "Hempstead Plains" and was part of the town of Hempstead.
In 1853, the town of Hempstead was divided into two towns, Hempstead and South Hempstead. The town of South Hempstead was officially incorporated in 1858.

Geography

South Hempstead is located in the southwestern part of Nassau County, and is bordered by the towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead, and Oyster Bay. The town has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 4.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
The town is located on the south shore of Long Island, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The town is located in the Hempstead Plains, a flat, low-lying area of Long Island.

Economy

The economy of South Hempstead is largely based on retail and services. The town is home to several shopping centers, including the South Shore Mall, the South Shore Plaza, and the South Shore Commons. The town is also home to several large employers, including the Northwell Health System, the Nassau County Police Department, and the Nassau County Fire Department.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 7,597 people, 2,845 households, and 1,945 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,845.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 63.3% White, 16.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $63,945, and the median income for a family was $76,945. The per capita income for the town was $30,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of South Hempstead?
Total Population of South Hempstead is 3,135.
What is the Total Male Population of South Hempstead?
Total Male Population of South Hempstead is 1,675.
What is the Total Female Population of South Hempstead?
Total Female Population of South Hempstead is 1,460.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in South Hempstead?
There are 114.73 Males per 100 Females in South Hempstead.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in South Hempstead?
There are 87.16 Females per 100 Males in South Hempstead.
What is the Median Population Age in South Hempstead?
Median Population Age in South Hempstead is 46.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in South Hempstead
Average Family Size in South Hempstead is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in South Hempstead
Average Household Size in South Hempstead is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in South Hempstead?
Per Capita income in South Hempstead is $74,006.
What is the Median Family Income in South Hempstead?
Median Family Income in South Hempstead is $186,750.
What is the Median Household income in South Hempstead?
Median Household Income in South Hempstead is $153,088.
What is Income or Wage Gap in South Hempstead?
Income or Wage Gap in South Hempstead is 26.7%.
Women in South Hempstead earn 73.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in South Hempstead?
Inequality or Gini Index in South Hempstead is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in South Hempstead?
There are 1,705 People in the Labor Forcein in South Hempstead.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in South Hempstead?
65.7% of People are in the Labor Force in South Hempstead.
What is the Unemployment Rate in South Hempstead?
Unemployment Rate in South Hempstead is 2.0%.