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Hempstead, NY

Nassau County
Population
58,569
Median home
$442,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Hempstead

With about 58,569 residents, Hempstead is one of New York's notable places. Hempstead sits in Nassau County. The median age is 36.5 and the median household income is $82,454. Homes carry a median value of $442,100, and about 46% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (45.4%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 33 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
58,569
Median age
36.5
Median household income
$82,454
Per-capita income
$33,415
Poverty rate
14.8%
High-school grad or higher
76.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
Unemployment
9.5%
Avg. commute
32.7 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White4.8%
Hispanic or Latino45.4%
Black43.2%
Asian2.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts27.2%
Service26.8%
Sales & office18.1%
Production, transportation & material moving17.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$442,100
Median gross rent
$1,649/mo
Owner-occupied
45.8%
Median year built
1957
Households
17,304
Avg. household size
3.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hempstead has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading30%
Math19%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ALVERTA B GRAY SCHULTZ MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
LAWRENCE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 1–6
DAVID PATERSON SCHOOLElementary
JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 1–6
JOSEPH MCNEIL SCHOOLElementaryGrades 1–6
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
RHODES ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES AND THE ARTSElementary
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLOthercharter
EVERGREEN CHARTER SCHOOLOthercharter
FRONT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Hempstead vs New York and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hempstead.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Nassau County
Coastal floodingVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hempstead is in Nassau County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hempstead sits in Nassau County.

Map of Hempstead
Hempstead, NY
Where Hempstead is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. George's ChurchRectory of St. George's Episcopal ChurchUS Post Office--HempsteadHempstead Town hall
Notable people from Hempstead
Method ManBill NiederProdigyStuart MerrillDrew NicholasJPEGMafiaElias HicksShalom H. SchwartzWilliam C. HayesRoc Marciano
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Nearby cities
Garden (2 mi)Rockville Centre (3 mi)Mineola (3 mi)Freeport (4 mi)Lynbrook (4 mi)Valley Stream (5 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hempstead, NY (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hempstead, New York.

Thomas White
Hempstead
Thomas K Jackson
Hempstead · Nassau County · 11550
William Taras Smith, 59
Hempstead · 11550
John M Garcia
Hempstead · Nassau County · 11550

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hempstead — frequently asked

What is the population of Hempstead, New York?
Hempstead has a population of about 58,569, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hempstead?
The median home value in Hempstead is $442,100, and the median gross rent is $1,649/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Hempstead face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Nassau County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Hempstead?
Hempstead has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hempstead?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Hempstead. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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