North Hempstead, New York

North Hempstead, New York
Town of North Hempstead
North Hempstead Town Hall, located in Manhasset, the town seat.
North Hempstead Town Hall, located in Manhasset, the town seat.
Flag of North Hempstead, New York
Official logo of North Hempstead, New York
Nickname(s): 
TONH; TNH
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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Coordinates: 40°45′32″N 73°35′17″W / 40.75889°N 73.58806°W / 40.75889; -73.58806
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
First settled1643
Incorporated as a town1784
Named forIts location north of Hempstead
Town SeatManhasset
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorJennifer S. DeSena
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
69.19 sq mi (179.21 km2)
 • Land53.54 sq mi (138.68 km2)
 • Water15.65 sq mi (40.54 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 • Total
237,639
 • Rank3rd in Nassau County
 • Density4,438.28/sq mi (1,713.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
11001-11599
Area codes516, 363
FIPS code36-059-53000
Websitewww.northhempsteadny.gov

North Hempstead (officially known as the Town of North Hempstead) is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 237,639 at the time of the 2020 census.[2] It is the 7th largest city or town in New York by population.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "QuickFacts: North Hempstead town, Nassau County, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 8, 2024.