Hempstead, NY Demographics

A map of Hempstead's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	26,658	29,640	45.3%	50.1%
Black	25,373	23,041	43.2%	38.9%
White	2,629	3,067	4.5%	5.2%
Multiracial	2,029	1,394	3.5%	2.4%
Asian	1,632	1,242	2.8%	2.1%
Native American/Other	480	785	0.8%	1.3%

Hempstead, New York has an estimated population of 58,801, a less than 1% change from the 59,169 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.3% Hispanic, 43.2% Black, 4.5% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hempstead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hempstead has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hempstead, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 60.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hempstead is ranked the 13th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hempstead was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hempstead's White Population

2,629 residents of Hempstead, or 4.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hempstead is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Hempstead ranks 1288th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hempstead's White population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Hempstead's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.5%.

Hempstead is more White than neighboring Lakeview (4.1% White). Hempstead is less White than neighboring South Hempstead (60% White), Uniondale (16.5% White), West Hempstead (57.8% White), and Garden City (81.1% White).

Hempstead's Black Population

25,373 residents of Hempstead, or 43.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hempstead is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Hempstead ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hempstead's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Hempstead's population has increased from 38.9% to 43.2%.

Hempstead is more Black than neighboring South Hempstead (18.7% Black), Uniondale (35.9% Black), West Hempstead (9.8% Black), and Garden City (1.5% Black). Hempstead is less Black than neighboring Lakeview (48.3% Black).

Hempstead's Asian Population

1,632 residents of Hempstead, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hempstead is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Hempstead ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hempstead's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Asian residents' share of Hempstead's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.8%.

Hempstead is more Asian than neighboring South Hempstead (0.8% Asian). Hempstead is less Asian than neighboring Uniondale (2.9% Asian), West Hempstead (6.2% Asian), Garden City (6.6% Asian), and Lakeview (4.7% Asian).

Hempstead's Hispanic Population

26,658 residents of Hempstead, or 45.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hempstead is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Hempstead ranks 14th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hempstead's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Hempstead's population has decreased from 50.1% to 45.3%.

Hempstead is more Hispanic than neighboring South Hempstead (20.1% Hispanic), Uniondale (39.4% Hispanic), West Hempstead (21.9% Hispanic), Garden City (6.1% Hispanic), and Lakeview (33.9% Hispanic).

Hempstead's Native American/Other Population

480 residents of Hempstead, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hempstead is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hempstead ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hempstead's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hempstead's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Hempstead is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Hempstead (0.3% Native American/Other). Hempstead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Uniondale (1.7% Native American/Other), West Hempstead (1.7% Native American/Other), Garden City (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lakeview (3.1% Native American/Other).

Hempstead's Multiracial Population

2,029 residents of Hempstead, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hempstead is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hempstead ranks 1038th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hempstead's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Hempstead's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.5%.

Hempstead is more Multiracial than neighboring South Hempstead (0% Multiracial), and West Hempstead (2.6% Multiracial). Hempstead is less Multiracial than neighboring Uniondale (3.7% Multiracial), Garden City (3.9% Multiracial), and Lakeview (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.