Demographics in West Hempstead, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is West Hempstead?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

20,762

Male

10,125

48.8%

Female

10,637

51.2%

Median Age

37.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

60.9%

Black

10.4%

Hispanic

25.2%

Asian

5.2%

Two or More

8.9%

Other

14.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

32.5%

High School or Higher

46.1%

Foreign Born

20.4%

Veterans

1.5%

Married

44.1%

Avg Household Size

3.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

West Hempstead, NY has a population of 20,762 with a median age of 37.6. The racial makeup is 60.9% White, 25.2% Hispanic, 10.4% Black, 5.2% Asian. About 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 20.4%.