North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

117,067

1.69% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.3

0.698% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.02%

6.51% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$150,370

4.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$988,500

0.662% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY had a population of 117k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $150,370. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY grew from 115,126 to 117,067, a 1.69% increase and its median household income grew from $144,352 to $150,370, a 4.17% increase.

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%).

31.9% of the households in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, 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.

93.6% of the residents in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nassau County (Northwest)--North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY are United States Merchant Marine Academy (217 degrees awarded in 2021) and Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine (3 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was $988,500, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 38.7 minutes. The average car ownership in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY borders Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, New Rochelle & Mount Vernon Cities PUMA, NY, Oyster Bay Town (North) & Glen Cove City PUMA, NY, North Hempstead Town (South) PUMA, NY, Co-op City, Pelham Bay & Schuylerville PUMA, NY, Flushing, Murray Hill & Whitestone PUMA, NY, Bayside, Douglaston & Little Neck PUMA, NY, and Queens Village, Cambria Heights & Rosedale PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 117k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 23.3% of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (27.3k people).

In 2021, there were 4.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.8k people) in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.69k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (7,654 households), Spanish (6,627 households), and Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari) (5,580 households).

Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

92.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.6% of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.8k ± 2.14k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
19.3k ± 1.12k
White (Hispanic)
4.69k ± 899

9.14%

Hispanic Population

10.7k people

9.14% of the people in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY are hispanic (10.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

23.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.3k people

23.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27.5k people

As of 2021, 23.3% of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY residents (27.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was 23.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
7,654 households (6.91%)
Spanish
6,627 households (5.99%)
Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari)
5,580 households (5.04%)

31.9% of the households in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 6.91% of the households in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
662 ± 135
Korea
360 ± 108
World War II
350 ± 124

North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY employs 50.7k people. The largest industries in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (3,905 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,675 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (2,155 people), and the highest paying industries are Specialized design services ($384,824), Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($379,952), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($335,657).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,126

Women

44.6%

27,492

Men

55.4%

The workforce of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 49,618 people, with 44.6% woman, and 55.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

50.7k

2021 Value

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 2.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 49.6k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, are Physicians (2,394 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,102 people), and Other managers (2,025 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.7k

2021 Value

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 2.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 49.6k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,905 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,675 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (2,155 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$104,491

Median earning men ± $5,319

$62,455

Median earning women ± $4,210

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($194,107), Public Administration ($130,987), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($126,321).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,603), Information ($78,889), and Wholesale Trade ($72,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY awarded 220 degrees. The student population of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 809 male students and 226 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY are White (175 and 80.6%), followed by Asian (16 and 7.37%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 7.37%), and Black or African American (5 and 2.3%).

The largest universities in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are United States Merchant Marine Academy (217 and 98.6%) and Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine (3 and 1.36%).

The most popular majors in Nassau County (Northwest)--North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY are Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer (106 and 48.2%), Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (75 and 34.1%), and Systems Engineering (36 and 16.4%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.62% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY in 2021 were Graduate Degree (28.5k), Bachelors Degree (28.3k), and Primary Education (13.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was $988,500 in 2021, which is 4.04 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $982,000 to $988,500, a 0.662% increase. The homeownership rate in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY is 77.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 38.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY is $150,370. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Property

$988,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,927

$31,532

Median Property Taxes

±$990

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.5% of the housing units in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$150,370

Median Household Income

± $5,516

40.7k

Number of Households

± 1,427

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 following chart displays the households in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.536

2021 Wage GINI in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY

0.545

2020 Wage GINI in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was 0.536 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.75% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (54%)
Public Transit (21.9%)
Worked At Home (15.6%)

In 2021, 54% of workers in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (21.9%) and those who worked at home (15.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

38.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (38.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.56% of the workforce in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY (6.91k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.4% of the population of North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 8.19% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 0.205% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 14.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.58%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

8.19%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

0.205%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY declined by 19.5% from 3.2% to 2.58%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.