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North Hempstead, NY

North Hempstead (officially known as the Town of North Hempstead) is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 237,639 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the 7th largest city or town in New York by population.

The area was first settled by Europeans around 1643 and became part of the town of Hempstead. During the American Revolution, the southern part of Hempstead was primarily Tory, while the northern part, having been settled by Yankees, supported the revolution. Following the war, the Town of North Hempstead was split off from Hempstead in 1784. North Hempstead became more affluent with the opening of the Long Island Rail Road through to Great Neck, and the inauguration of steamboat service from Manhattan in 1836.

The Town of North Hempstead is made up of 30 incorporated villages that claimed the right to set zoning restrictions to protect their rights and resources. No new villages have been created in the Town of North Hempstead since 1932, and prospective villages were further discouraged from incorporating when the county charter was revised in 1936, which denied zoning powers to future villages in the county. Some unincorporated areas in the Town of North Hempstead are not part of villages; these areas are instead governed by the Town of North Hempstead.

The western town line is the border of Queens County, New York, part of New York City. The northern town line, delineated by the Long Island Sound, is the border of Bronx County (also part of New York City) and Westchester County. The Town of Oyster Bay and the City of Glen Cove are its eastern neighbors, and the Town of Hempstead is its southern neighbor. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 69.2 square miles (179 km²), of which 53.5 square miles (139 km²) is land and 15.7 square miles (41 km²), or 22.62%, is water. North Hempstead is the only town on Long Island that does not have a corresponding hamlet or village in its borders with the same name; Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau County and the towns of Huntington, Babylon, Islip, Smithtown, Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southold, Southampton, Shelter Island and East Hampton in Suffolk County all have smaller neighborhoods with the same name.

North Hempstead, NY, prioritizes residents' health and wellness through comprehensive healthcare services provided by North Shore University Hospital complemented by public health initiatives from the Nassau County Department of Health. Fitness centers like LA Fitness promote physical activity, while personalized nutrition counseling is available at North Hempstead Nutrition & Wellness. Residents can also access alternative therapies at North Hempstead Chiropractic Wellness Center. Engaging in wellness programs organized by the Town of North Hempstead Recreation, outdoor activities at North Hempstead Beach Park, further contribute to residents' overall health and well-being, fostering a holistic approach to wellness within the community.

Top sites in North Hempstead, NY are Old Westbury Gardens, Clark Botanic Gardens, and Hempstead House.

Population: 235,781 (2023). ZIP codes: 11001-11599. Area code(s): 516, 363. Elevation: 31 m. Area: 179.1 km² (69.16 sq mi).

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What is the median income in North Hempstead, NY?

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.7k households in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY grew to $150,370 from the previous year's value of $144,352. The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.01%), Other (Hispanic) (3.62%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%).

What is the race population in Hempstead, NY?

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hempstead, NY are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (46.3%), Other (Hispanic) (27.7%), White (Hispanic) (8.11%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.98%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (4.85%). None of the households in Hempstead, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

What is the crime rate in Hempstead, NY?

The crime rate in North Hempstead, NY is lower than the national average for both violent and property crimes. Violent crime in this area is recorded as 23.6, which is lower than the US Average of 22.7, while the rate of Property Crime is 30.9, which is also lower than the US Average of 35.4. In general, North Hempstead has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the country and provides its residents with a safe and secure environment to live in.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of North Hempstead

Old Westbury Gardens

Northwell Health

Nassau County

LA Fitness

Best Places

Data USA

Nassau County Museum of Art

Hempstead House

Clark Botanic Gardens

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