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West Hempstead Union Free School District
West Hempstead Union Free School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 18,694. The median household income is $163,099 and the median age is 37.2.
18,694
Population
7487
People / sq mi
$163,099
Median Income
37.2
Median Age
West Hempstead Union Free School District covers 2 sq mi of land at 7486.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 44.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$163,099
Median Household Income
$52,447
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$646,900
Median Home Value
$2,984
Median Rent
89.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.5%
High School+
51.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Hempstead Union Free School District serves a community with a population of 18,694 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in West Hempstead Union Free School District is $163,099, with a per capita income of $52,447. The poverty rate is 3.3%.
West Hempstead Union Free School District is 57.4% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 44.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West Hempstead Union Free School District, 91.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West Hempstead Union Free School District is $646,900, with a median rent of $2,984. The homeownership rate is 89.7%.
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Data for West Hempstead Union Free School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3630660).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.