West Hempstead, NY Demographics

A map of West Hempstead's Population by Race

West Hempstead, New York had a population of 19,835 in 2020. It was 57.1% White, 11.3% Black, 7.2% Asian, 19.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West 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, West Hempstead is the 90th 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).

West Hempstead's White Population

11,322 residents of West Hempstead identify as White, or 57.1%. This makes the White share of the population of West Hempstead roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Hempstead is ranked #1162 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

West Hempstead is more White than neighboring Lakeview (2.5% White). West Hempstead is less White than neighboring Garden City South (76.7% White), Malverne Park Oaks (62.1% White), Franklin Square (60.2% White), and Malverne (72% White).

West Hempstead's Black Population

2,249 residents of West Hempstead identify as Black, or 11.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Hempstead roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Hempstead is ranked #109 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

West Hempstead is more Black than neighboring Garden City South (1% Black), Malverne Park Oaks (11.2% Black), Franklin Square (4.5% Black), and Malverne (5.4% Black). West Hempstead is less Black than neighboring Lakeview (69.9% Black).

West Hempstead's Asian Population

1,438 residents of West Hempstead identify as Asian, or 7.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Hempstead roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Hempstead is ranked #165 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

West Hempstead is more Asian than neighboring Lakeview (2.6% Asian), and Malverne (5.7% Asian). West Hempstead is less Asian than neighboring Garden City South (8.4% Asian), Malverne Park Oaks (8.7% Asian), and Franklin Square (12.8% Asian).

West Hempstead's Hispanic Population

3,956 residents of West Hempstead identify as Hispanic, or 19.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Hempstead roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Hempstead is ranked #129 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

West Hempstead is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview (18.5% Hispanic), Garden City South (11.5% Hispanic), Malverne Park Oaks (11.7% Hispanic), Franklin Square (19.3% Hispanic), and Malverne (13% Hispanic).

West Hempstead's Native American/Other Population

308 residents of West Hempstead identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Hempstead is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

West Hempstead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City South (0.4% Native American/Other), Franklin Square (1.1% Native American/Other), and Malverne (1.4% Native American/Other). West Hempstead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (2.4% Native American/Other), and Malverne Park Oaks (3% Native American/Other).

West Hempstead's Multiracial Population

562 residents of West Hempstead identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Hempstead roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Hempstead is ranked #840 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

West Hempstead is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden City South (1.9% Multiracial), Franklin Square (2.1% Multiracial), and Malverne (2.4% Multiracial). West Hempstead is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (4.2% Multiracial), and Malverne Park Oaks (3.3% Multiracial).

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