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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
West Hempstead is situated at | West Hempstead is situated at coordinates of 40.704, -73.650. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²), all of which is land. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
Latest revision as of 22:22, 30 December 2024
West Hempstead is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in the U.S. state of New York.
Geography[edit]
West Hempstead is situated at coordinates of 40.704, -73.650. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²), all of which is land.
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 census, the population of West Hempstead was 19,835. The area is known for its diverse community and suburban character.
Education[edit]
West Hempstead is served by the West Hempstead Union Free School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and West Hempstead High School.
Transportation[edit]
The area is accessible via the Long Island Rail Road's West Hempstead Branch, with a station located in the hamlet. Major roads include the Southern State Parkway and Hempstead Turnpike.
Notable People[edit]
- Howard Stern, a radio and television personality, grew up in West Hempstead.
- Eddie Money, a rock singer and songwriter, was also a resident.
