South Hempstead, NY

South Hempstead, New York

South Hempstead, New York, in Nassau county, is 1 miles S of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 19 miles E of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. South Hempstead has a population of 3,188.

The People and Families of South Hempstead

In South Hempstead, about 59% of adults are married. South Hempstead is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Approximately 20% of South Hempstead is non-white. South Hempstead boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Hempstead had a median family income of $85,259. South Hempstead is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. South Hempstead finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in South Hempstead ($225). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

South Hempstead Housing

About 89% of housing units in South Hempstead are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In South Hempstead, 80% of commuters drive to work. Residents of South Hempstead, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

South Hempstead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of South Hempstead, NY

Comparing South Hempstead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

South Hempstead Almanac

South Hempstead Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Hempstead Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by South Hempstead residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

South Hempstead Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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