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Income/capita NAT. AVG.
122%
Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexSouth HempsteadNew YorkNational
Income per capita$60,480$34,212$29,829
Median household income$122,611$60,741$55,322
Median income owner occupied$123,944$83,277$70,586
Median income renter occupied$62,500$38,983$35,192
Median earnings male$75,951$40,464$36,919
Median earnings female$47,647$30,906$26,250
Unemployment rate1.1%4.8%4.7%
Poverty level2.2%15.5%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in South Hempstead is 103% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in South Hempstead is 122% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in South Hempstead is 76% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in South Hempstead is 85% lower than the national average

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      $81,732 $122,611 $245,222
      City
      $40,489 $60,741 $121,482
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      South Hempstead median earnings by income bracket

      South Hempstead employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.9%8.9%
      Manufacturing sector2.3%2.3%
      Financial & insurance services6.8%6.8%
      Wholesale & retail services5.5%5.5%
      Public administration5.6%5.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities0.8%0.8%
      Education, health & social services20.4%20.4%
      Other32.5%32.5%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Hewlett Harbor, NY946$250,001351.9%
      Roslyn Estates, NY1,385$250,001351.9%
      Brookville, NY3,599$250,001351.9%
      Woodsburgh, NY818$250,001351.9%
      Munsey Park, NY2,696$250,001351.9%
      South Hempstead, NY3,157$122,611121.6%

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      Greenwood, LA3,155$55,0340.5%
      South Hempstead, NY3,157$122,611121.6%
      Source: The South Hempstead, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).