New Hempstead is a village in Rockland County, New York, United States. The population was 4,767 at the 2000 census.

The Village of New Hempstead is in the Town of Ramapo.

Geography

Location of village within the Town of Ramapo and Rockland County, New York.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.4 kmē), of which, 2.8 square miles (7.4 kmē) of it is land and 0.35% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,767 people, 1,282 households, and 1,160 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,678.8 people per square mile (648.1/kmē). There were 1,300 housing units at an average density of 457.8/sq mi (176.7/kmē). The racial makeup of the village was 69.96% White, 17.54% African American, 0.17% Native American, 7.26% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 3.06% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.04% of the population.

There were 1,282 households out of which 48.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.5% were non-families. 7.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.69 and the average family size was 3.88.

In the village the population was spread out with 35.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $95,472, and the median income for a family was $100,127. Males had a median income of $64,013 versus $44,028 for females. The per capita income for the village was $32,917. About 1.2% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over. New Hempstead which is located next to Monsey as well as the center of New City, has a very large orthodox Jewish population

Tourism

Historical Marker(s)

• Shady Side Farm

Landmarks and places of Interest

• The Brick Church - 220 Brick Church Road - The church, founded by the Dutch settlers in 1774 and was once known as the Reformed Church of West New Hempstead. Its present home was built in 1857 with bricks made from clay mined during the heyday of Haverstraw's brick industy. The graves of Revolutionary soldiers and some original settlers are found in its church yard. Its cemetery building once served as the hown hall for Haverstraw and later for Ramapo. Due to overcrowding in the East Ramapo school district buildings in the 1960s, the district made use of the Brick Church school. Recently the church celebrated its 150 year anniversary

References

External links

vo:New Hempstead