West Hempstead

Overview for West Hempstead, NY

20,729 people live in West Hempstead, where the median age is 38.3 and the average individual income is $45,232. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,729

Total Population

38.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$45,232

Average individual Income

Around West Hempstead, NY

There's plenty to do around West Hempstead, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

75
Very Walkable
Walking Score
52
Bikeable
Bike Score
42
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sunrise Wine & Liquor, Meadowbrook Deli, and Krafty Hands Bellerose.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 3.48 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.35 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.83 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.91 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.54 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.79 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for West Hempstead, NY

West Hempstead has 5,961 households, with an average household size of 3.47. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Hempstead do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,729 people call West Hempstead home. The population density is 7,799.26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,729

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.3

Median Age

49.72 / 50.28%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,961

Total Households

3.47

Average Household Size

$45,232

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in West Hempstead, NY

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Primary Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby West Hempstead. The following schools are within or nearby. Click on the links to get more information! Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
No rating available
St Thomas The Apostle School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
West Hempstead Middle School
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
2/5
West Hempstead High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PRIVATE
K - 6th
No rating available
George Washington School
PUBLIC
4th - 6th
2/5
Chestnut Street School
PUBLIC
K - 1st
No rating available
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