Hempstead, NY Demographics

A map of Hempstead's Population by Race

Hempstead, New York had a population of 59,169 in 2020. It was 5.2% White, 38.9% Black, 2.1% Asian, 50.1% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hempstead, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Hempstead is the 14th most populous. 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's White Population

3,067 residents of Hempstead identify as White, or 5.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Hempstead considerably less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Hempstead is ranked #1288 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hempstead is more White than neighboring Lakeview (2.5% White). Hempstead is less White than neighboring South Hempstead (54.4% White), Uniondale (17.4% White), West Hempstead (57.1% White), and Garden City (83.1% White).

Hempstead's Black Population

23,041 residents of Hempstead identify as Black, or 38.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hempstead considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Hempstead is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hempstead is more Black than neighboring South Hempstead (14.9% Black), Uniondale (35.5% Black), West Hempstead (11.3% Black), and Garden City (0.9% Black). Hempstead is less Black than neighboring Lakeview (69.9% Black).

Hempstead's Asian Population

1,242 residents of Hempstead identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hempstead slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Hempstead is ranked #486 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hempstead is less Asian than neighboring South Hempstead (2.3% Asian), Uniondale (3.4% Asian), West Hempstead (7.2% Asian), Garden City (6.8% Asian), and Lakeview (2.6% Asian).

Hempstead's Hispanic Population

29,640 residents of Hempstead identify as Hispanic, or 50.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hempstead considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Hempstead is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hempstead is more Hispanic than neighboring South Hempstead (24.5% Hispanic), Uniondale (39.8% Hispanic), West Hempstead (19.9% Hispanic), Garden City (6.4% Hispanic), and Lakeview (18.5% Hispanic).

Hempstead's Native American/Other Population

785 residents of Hempstead identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hempstead roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Hempstead is ranked #142 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hempstead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Uniondale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Garden City (0.6% Native American/Other). Hempstead is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Hempstead (1.6% Native American/Other), and Lakeview (2.4% Native American/Other).

Hempstead's Multiracial Population

1,394 residents of Hempstead identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hempstead roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Hempstead is ranked #1005 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hempstead is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (2.2% Multiracial). Hempstead is less Multiracial than neighboring South Hempstead (2.6% Multiracial), Uniondale (2.6% Multiracial), West Hempstead (2.8% Multiracial), and Lakeview (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.