South Hempstead, NY Demographics

A map of South Hempstead's Population by Race

South Hempstead, New York had a population of 3,406 in 2020. It was 54.4% White, 14.9% Black, 2.3% Asian, 24.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South 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, South Hempstead is the 460th 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).

South Hempstead's White Population

1,852 residents of South Hempstead identify as White, or 54.4%. This makes the White share of the population of South Hempstead roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, South Hempstead is ranked #1180 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Hempstead is more White than neighboring Hempstead (5.2% White), Lakeview (2.5% White), and Baldwin (29% White). South Hempstead is less White than neighboring Rockville Centre (78.1% White), and West Hempstead (57.1% White).

South Hempstead's Black Population

506 residents of South Hempstead identify as Black, or 14.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Hempstead roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, South Hempstead is ranked #65 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Hempstead is more Black than neighboring Rockville Centre (5.1% Black), and West Hempstead (11.3% Black). South Hempstead is less Black than neighboring Hempstead (38.9% Black), Lakeview (69.9% Black), and Baldwin (38.3% Black).

South Hempstead's Asian Population

79 residents of South Hempstead identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Hempstead slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, South Hempstead is ranked #451 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Hempstead is more Asian than neighboring Hempstead (2.1% Asian). South Hempstead is less Asian than neighboring Rockville Centre (2.4% Asian), Lakeview (2.6% Asian), West Hempstead (7.2% Asian), and Baldwin (4.6% Asian).

South Hempstead's Hispanic Population

836 residents of South Hempstead identify as Hispanic, or 24.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Hempstead roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, South Hempstead is ranked #94 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Hempstead is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockville Centre (11.6% Hispanic), Lakeview (18.5% Hispanic), West Hempstead (19.9% Hispanic), and Baldwin (22.4% Hispanic). South Hempstead is less Hispanic than neighboring Hempstead (50.1% Hispanic).

South Hempstead's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of South 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 South 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, South Hempstead is ranked #142 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Hempstead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockville Centre (0.5% Native American/Other). South Hempstead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (2.4% Native American/Other), West Hempstead (1.6% Native American/Other), and Baldwin (1.8% Native American/Other).

South Hempstead's Multiracial Population

88 residents of South Hempstead identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Hempstead roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, South Hempstead is ranked #915 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Hempstead is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockville Centre (2.3% Multiracial), and Hempstead (2.4% Multiracial). South Hempstead is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (4.2% Multiracial), West Hempstead (2.8% Multiracial), and Baldwin (3.9% Multiracial).

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