Hewlett Bay Park, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 428, Hewlett Bay Park's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hewlett Bay Park is a small community located in New York, within Nassau County. The total population is 428. It ranks as the 1098th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hewlett Bay Park is 36.0 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hewlett Bay Park is $250,000+. This is 191% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hewlett Bay Park, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 372% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 81% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hewlett Bay Park is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 13.4%.

Education

86.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hewlett Bay Park in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 115% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.3%. Notably, 48.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hewlett Bay Park, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.