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49%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
136%
Household income NAT. AVG.
42%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexWest HempsteadNew YorkNational
Income per capita$44,577$34,212$29,829
Median household income$130,781$60,741$55,322
Median income owner occupied$137,324$83,277$70,586
Median income renter occupied$85,375$38,983$35,192
Median earnings male$57,197$40,464$36,919
Median earnings female$44,063$30,906$26,250
Unemployment rate2.7%4.8%4.7%
Poverty level5.5%15.5%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in West Hempstead is 49% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in West Hempstead is 136% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in West Hempstead is 42% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in West Hempstead is 63% lower than the national average

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      $87,178 $130,781 $261,562
      City
      $40,489 $60,741 $121,482
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      West Hempstead median earnings by income bracket

      West Hempstead employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry14.0%14.0%
      Manufacturing sector2.5%2.5%
      Financial & insurance services8.8%8.8%
      Wholesale & retail services12.8%12.8%
      Public administration6.4%6.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.0%10.0%
      Education, health & social services17.9%17.9%
      Other25.8%25.8%

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      West Hempstead, NY19,787$130,781136.4%

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      Source: The West Hempstead, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).