West Hempstead, NY Demographics

A map of West Hempstead's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,939	11,322	57.8%	57.1%
Hispanic	4,512	3,956	21.9%	19.9%
Black	2,026	2,249	9.8%	11.3%
Asian	1,278	1,438	6.2%	7.2%
Multiracial	533	562	2.6%	2.8%
Native American/Other	360	308	1.7%	1.6%

West Hempstead, New York has an estimated population of 20,648, an increase from the 19,835 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.8% White, 21.9% Hispanic, 9.8% Black, 6.2% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Hempstead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Hempstead has become 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 West Hempstead, that probability was 61.5% in 2020 and 60.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Hempstead is ranked the 82nd 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). West Hempstead was ranked the 90th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Hempstead's White Population

11,939 residents of West Hempstead, or 57.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Hempstead is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Hempstead ranks 1163rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hempstead's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of West Hempstead's population has increased from 57.1% to 57.8%.

West Hempstead is more White than neighboring Lakeview (4.1% White), and Franklin Square (53.8% White). West Hempstead is less White than neighboring Garden City South (73% White), Malverne Park Oaks (65.5% White), and Malverne (64.2% White).

West Hempstead's Black Population

2,026 residents of West Hempstead, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Hempstead is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Hempstead ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hempstead's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Black residents' share of West Hempstead's population has decreased from 11.3% to 9.8%.

West Hempstead is more Black than neighboring Garden City South (1.3% Black), Malverne Park Oaks (0% Black), Franklin Square (5.2% Black), and Malverne (4.2% Black). West Hempstead is less Black than neighboring Lakeview (48.3% Black).

West Hempstead's Asian Population

1,278 residents of West Hempstead, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Hempstead is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Hempstead ranks 165th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hempstead's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of West Hempstead's population has decreased from 7.2% to 6.2%.

West Hempstead is more Asian than neighboring Lakeview (4.7% Asian), and Malverne (5.9% Asian). West Hempstead is less Asian than neighboring Garden City South (16.9% Asian), Malverne Park Oaks (16.4% Asian), and Franklin Square (16.5% Asian).

West Hempstead's Hispanic Population

4,512 residents of West Hempstead, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Hempstead is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Hempstead ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hempstead's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of West Hempstead's population has increased from 19.9% to 21.9%.

West Hempstead is more Hispanic than neighboring Garden City South (7.9% Hispanic), Malverne Park Oaks (2% Hispanic), Franklin Square (21.3% Hispanic), and Malverne (20.5% Hispanic). West Hempstead is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview (33.9% Hispanic).

West Hempstead's Native American/Other Population

360 residents of West Hempstead, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Hempstead is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Hempstead ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hempstead's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Hempstead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

West Hempstead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City South (0.1% Native American/Other), Malverne Park Oaks (0% Native American/Other), Franklin Square (1.2% Native American/Other), and Malverne (0.3% Native American/Other). West Hempstead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (3.1% Native American/Other).

West Hempstead's Multiracial Population

533 residents of West Hempstead, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Hempstead is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Hempstead ranks 842nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hempstead's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Hempstead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

West Hempstead is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden City South (0.7% Multiracial), and Franklin Square (2% Multiracial). West Hempstead is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (5.9% Multiracial), Malverne Park Oaks (16.1% Multiracial), and Malverne (4.8% 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.