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{{Infobox settlement
| name = West Hempstead
| settlement_type = Hamlet and census-designated place
| image_skyline = <!-- Image removed -->
| image_caption = <!-- Caption removed -->
| pushpin_map = New York
| pushpin_label_position = left
| pushpin_map_caption = Location within the state of New York
| coordinates = {{coord|40.704|-73.650|type:city_region:US-NY|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[United States]]
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[New York (state)|New York]]
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau]]
| area_total_sq_mi = 2.8
| area_land_sq_mi = 2.8
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 19,835
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| timezone = Eastern (EST)
| utc_offset = -5
| timezone_DST = EDT
| utc_offset_DST = -4
| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code = 11552
| area_code = 516
| blank_name = FIPS code
| blank_info = 36-80592
| blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
| blank1_info = 0969260
}}
'''West Hempstead''' is a [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) located in the [[Town of Hempstead, New York|Town of Hempstead]] in [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau County]], on [[Long Island]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New York (state)|New York]].
'''West Hempstead''' is a [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) located in the [[Town of Hempstead, New York|Town of Hempstead]] in [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau County]], on [[Long Island]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New York (state)|New York]].


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* [[Howard Stern]], a radio and television personality, grew up in West Hempstead.
* [[Howard Stern]], a radio and television personality, grew up in West Hempstead.
* [[Eddie Money]], a rock singer and songwriter, was also a resident.
* [[Eddie Money]], a rock singer and songwriter, was also a resident.
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/ Nassau County Official Website]
* [https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/ Nassau County Official Website]
* [https://www.westhempsteadchamberofcommerce.com/ West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce]
* [https://www.westhempsteadchamberofcommerce.com/ West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce]
[[Category:Hamlets in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Hamlets in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Nassau County, New York]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Nassau County, New York]]
[[Category:Long Island]]
[[Category:Long Island]]
[[Category:Town of Hempstead, New York]]
[[Category:Town of Hempstead, New York]]

Revision as of 22:21, 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

West Hempstead is situated at 

   
       40.704°-73.650 
       type:city_region:US-NY°{{{4}}}

. 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

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

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

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

  • Howard Stern, a radio and television personality, grew up in West Hempstead.
  • Eddie Money, a rock singer and songwriter, was also a resident.

External Links

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