South Hempstead, New York

South Hempstead is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 3,243 at the 2010 census.

South Hempstead is in the town of Hempstead. It is south of Hempstead village.

Geography

South Hempstead is located at 40°41′00″N 73°37′15″W / 40.683273°N 73.620732°W / 40.683273; -73.620732Coordinates: 40°41′00″N 73°37′15″W / 40.683273°N 73.620732°W / 40.683273; -73.620732 (40.683273, -73.620732).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,188 people, 1,044 households, and 842 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,441.1 per square mile (2,086.3/km²). There were 1,075 housing units at an average density of 1,834.7/sq mi (703.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.8% White, 5.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 3.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.