History of West Hempstead, New York in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2025

West Hempstead is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. As of the 2020 census, its population was recorded at 19,835. Being an unincorporated area of the Town of Hempstead, it falls under the representation of Councilman Edward Ambrosino.

1956: West Hempstead Public Library Founded

The West Hempstead Public Library was founded in 1956.

1961: Halls Pond Park Dedicated

Halls Pond Park, the main park in West Hempstead, was dedicated in 1961.

1967: Library Chartered

The West Hempstead Public Library was chartered by the State in 1967.

2001: Renaming Referendum

In 2001, West Hempstead residents voted in a non-binding referendum on a proposed name change to Mayfair Gardens, ultimately choosing to keep the original name.

2007: New Library Facility

The West Hempstead Public Library's current 28,000 square-foot facility was completed in 2007.

2010: 2010 Census Data

The 2010 Census recorded 4,867 families residing in the West Hempstead CDP, with a population density of 7,039.1 inhabitants per square mile and 6,110 housing units at an average density of 2,298.3 per square mile.

2013: 2013-2017 American Community Survey

Data from the 2013-2017 American Community Survey showed West Hempstead's demographics, including racial makeup and Hispanic or Latino population percentages.

2017: 2017 American Community Survey (Age)

According to the 2017 American Community Survey, West Hempstead's population had 23.4% under 18, 14.8% age 65 or older, and a median age of 40.3 years.