Profile for Hempstead, New York, NY

Former and merged names include:
· Heemsteede
· Heemsteede

The village was established by settlers from Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Hempstead was a Tory stronghold during the Revolution.

Well-known residents have included:
· E.H. Harriman, railroad magnate
· John Mackey, football player
· Julius Erving, basketball player

Local festivals include:

• Dutch Festival - May 6, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Jones Beach, Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

Hempstead attractions: Hempstead Lake State Park

Historic sites and museums: African American Museum, Hofstra Museum, Rock Hall Museum

Colleges and universities: Hofstra University

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was on par with the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 130

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2% of Hempstead residents report German ancestry, and 3% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Hempstead ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Hempstead was $15,735, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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16% of Hempstead residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Hempstead festival dates:

• Dutch Festival - May 6, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Hempstead, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $788.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,820.

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Libraries in Hempstead include Hempstead Public Library ... View libraries

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Nassau County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Hempstead political report.

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The average commute time for Hempstead workers is 32 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 143 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Hempstead between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 25.3 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was higher than the national norm.

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