| Place Name | South Hempstead |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11550 11570 |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code(s) | 516 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 3,106 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 5.03% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 53.61% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA |
| US Congressional District(s) | New York 4th |
| State Assembly Districts | 21 |
| State Senate Districts | 9 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 53.61% |
| African American | 19.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% |
| Asian | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 23.99% |