Hempstead, Administrative town in Nassau County, United States
The Town of Hempstead spans 191.3 square miles across Long Island, encompassing 22 incorporated villages and 38 hamlets with coastal areas along the Atlantic Ocean.
The settlement began in 1644 after English colonists from New Haven established agreements with Lenape Indians to acquire the land through formal purchase.
The town maintains a diverse population composition reflected in its 2020 census data, with significant representation from various ethnic and racial communities.
Residents access New York City through the Long Island Rail Road stations and Nassau Inter-County Express bus services that connect throughout the region.
Hempstead holds the distinction of being the most populated town in the United States, with 793,409 residents recorded in the 2020 census.
Location: Nassau County
Website: https://hempsteadny.gov/
Shares border with: North Hempstead, Oyster Bay
Website: https://hempsteadny.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.67368,-73.61907
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
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