New Hempstead, New York facts for kids
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New Hempstead, New York
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| Incorporated Village of New Hempstead | |
Location in Rockland County and the state of New York.
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 New Hempstead, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Incorporated | March 21, 1983 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.85 sq mi (7.39 km2) |
| • Land | 2.84 sq mi (7.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,463 |
| • Density | 1,922.24/sq mi (742.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10977
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-50353 |
New Hempstead is a small village in Rockland County, New York, United States. It is part of the town of Ramapo. The village is located north of New Square and east of Wesley Hills. To its south is Pomona, and to its west is New City. As of July 2023, about 5,419 people live in New Hempstead. Residents get their mail through the Spring Valley and New City post offices.
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Village History
New Hempstead officially became a village on March 21, 1983. People living in the area wanted to keep the peaceful, suburban feel that made them move to Rockland County. So, they decided to form their own village. This helped them protect the quiet, family-friendly atmosphere they loved.
Geography of New Hempstead
New Hempstead is located at coordinates 41.145945 degrees North and 74.046641 degrees West.
Land and Water Area
The village covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.35%, is water.
Location in New York
New Hempstead is about 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. It is also roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) northeast of New York City. This makes it a quiet place that is still close to bigger cities.
Population and People
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| 1990 | 4,200 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,767 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,132 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,463 | 6.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 4,767 people living in New Hempstead. These people lived in 1,282 households, and 1,160 of these were families. The village had about 1,678.8 people per square mile.
Community Makeup
The people in New Hempstead come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 70% of the residents were white, and about 17.5% were African American. About 7.3% were Asian, and 9% were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Many households in New Hempstead are families. In 2000, nearly half (48.6%) of the households had children under 18 living there. Most households (81%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.69 people, and the average family had about 3.88 people.
Age and Income
The population in New Hempstead is spread across different age groups. About 35.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the village was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
In 2000, the average income for a household in the village was about $95,472 per year. For families, the average income was about $100,127 per year. Only a small number of families, about 1.2%, lived below the poverty line.
Important Landmarks
New Hempstead has some interesting historical places.
The Brick Church
The Brick Church is located at 220 Brick Church Road. Dutch settlers started this church in 1774. It was first known as the Reformed Church of West New Hempstead. The current church building was built in 1857. The bricks used to build it came from clay mined during the time when Haverstraw was famous for its brick industry.
Churchyard and History
The churchyard at the Brick Church is a historic cemetery. You can find the graves of soldiers from the American Revolutionary War here. Some of the first settlers of the area are also buried in this churchyard. The building in the cemetery used to be the town hall for Haverstraw and later for Ramapo. In the 1960s, the Brick Church school building was used by the East Ramapo school district because their own buildings were too crowded. The church recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
New Hempstead Presbyterian Church
The English Meeting House is now known as the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church. This church was the first English-speaking church west of the Hudson River in New York state.
See also
In Spanish: New Hempstead para niños
