Hempstead, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hempstead, New York is 58,569 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $82,454, the median home value is $442,100, and the median age is 36.5.
The population has grown 10.1% since 2010 (54,081 → 59,569).
58,569
Population
15868
People / sq mi
$82,454
Median Income
$442,100
Median Home Value
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Hempstead covers 3.7 sq mi of land at 15868 people per square mile.
About Hempstead, NY
What distinguishes Hempstead is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 15,868 people per square mile. With 58,569 residents, Hempstead is a city in New York. It ranks #13 among cities in New York by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $82,454 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.0%, close to the national 12.4%. The median home value is $442,100, with typical rent around $1,649.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Hempstead: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Hempstead village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Hempstead village had a population of 54,081 in 2010 and 59,569 in 2024, a 10.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 59,569 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.71%.
59,569
Population (2024)
54,081
Population (2010)
59,569
Peak (2024)
0.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,081 |
| 2011 | 54,187 |
| 2012 | 54,982 |
| 2013 | 55,476 |
| 2014 | 55,488 |
| 2015 | 55,407 |
| 2016 | 55,367 |
| 2017 | 55,363 |
| 2018 | 55,246 |
| 2019 | 55,113 |
| 2020 | 58,871 |
| 2021 | 58,753 |
| 2022 | 58,479 |
| 2023 | 58,408 |
| 2024 | 59,569 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 44.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$82,454
Median Household Income
$33,415
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$442,100
Median Home Value
$1,649
Median Rent
45.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
76.4%
High School+
20.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
18.6%
Drive Alone
57.7%
Public Transit
6.5%
Work From Home
32.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.9%
Foreign Born
52.4%
Non-English at Home
1.7%
Veterans
7.8%
With Disability
88.6%
Health Insurance
94.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.5% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
| Retail Trade | 8.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hempstead, New York has a population of 58,569 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Hempstead, New York is $82,454, with 13.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hempstead, New York is $442,100, with median monthly rent at $1,649 and a homeownership rate of 45.8%.
The median age in Hempstead, New York is 36.5 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The population has grown 10.1% since 2010 (54,081 → 59,569).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.