South Hempstead, NY Demographics

A map of South Hempstead's Population by Race

South Hempstead, New York has an estimated population of 3,108, a decrease from the 3,406 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.0% White, 20.1% Hispanic, 18.7% Black, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Hempstead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Hempstead has become considerably less 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 South Hempstead, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Hempstead is ranked the 485th 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). South Hempstead was ranked the 460th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Hempstead's White Population

1,866 residents of South Hempstead, or 60.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Hempstead is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Hempstead ranks 1180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hempstead's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of South Hempstead's population has increased from 54.4% to 60.0%.

South Hempstead is more White than neighboring Hempstead (4.5% White), Lakeview (4.1% White), West Hempstead (57.8% White), and Baldwin (23.7% White). South Hempstead is less White than neighboring Rockville Centre (77% White).

South Hempstead's Black Population

582 residents of South Hempstead, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Hempstead is higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Hempstead ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hempstead's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Black residents' share of South Hempstead's population has increased from 14.9% to 18.7%.

South Hempstead is more Black than neighboring Rockville Centre (4.9% Black), and West Hempstead (9.8% Black). South Hempstead is less Black than neighboring Hempstead (43.2% Black), Lakeview (48.3% Black), and Baldwin (44% Black).

South Hempstead's Asian Population

25 residents of South Hempstead, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Hempstead is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Hempstead ranks 454th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hempstead's Asian population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Asian residents' share of South Hempstead's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.8%.

South Hempstead is less Asian than neighboring Rockville Centre (5.6% Asian), Hempstead (2.8% Asian), Lakeview (4.7% Asian), West Hempstead (6.2% Asian), and Baldwin (3.3% Asian).

South Hempstead's Hispanic Population

624 residents of South Hempstead, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Hempstead is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Hempstead ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hempstead's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Hempstead's population has decreased from 24.5% to 20.1%.

South Hempstead is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockville Centre (9.6% Hispanic). South Hempstead is less Hispanic than neighboring Hempstead (45.3% Hispanic), Lakeview (33.9% Hispanic), West Hempstead (21.9% Hispanic), and Baldwin (23.3% Hispanic).

South Hempstead's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of South Hempstead, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Hempstead is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Hempstead ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hempstead's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Hempstead's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

South Hempstead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockville Centre (0.9% Native American/Other), Hempstead (0.8% Native American/Other), Lakeview (3.1% Native American/Other), West Hempstead (1.7% Native American/Other), and Baldwin (0.4% Native American/Other).

South Hempstead's Multiracial Population

1 residents of South Hempstead, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Hempstead is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Hempstead ranks 940th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hempstead's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 98.9%. Multiracial residents' share of South Hempstead's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

South Hempstead is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockville Centre (2% Multiracial), Hempstead (3.5% Multiracial), Lakeview (5.9% Multiracial), West Hempstead (2.6% Multiracial), and Baldwin (5.3% 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.