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Hamshire

Texas · 1,388 residents · 2.98 sq mi
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Hamshire is home to 1,388 people in Texas. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 30.8. That puts it in the top 7% of US cities for household income. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 22% of adults. That is roughly 31% ahead of the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,388
−5%since 2023
from 1,460 in 2023
2020 – 2024
467 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 491 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.8
−3%since 2023
from 31.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.98 sq mi
Population, 20202024
9011K1K1K2K20202024Hamshire
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(69)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.4%(20)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.4%(158)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.8%(219)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.8%(164)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.4%(89)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(180)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.4%(172)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(157)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.1%(84)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(47)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(29)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$102,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$35,816
−6%since 2023
from $38,150 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.390
−4%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$202,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $219,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
92.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
7.6% rent
8.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.71 people
−6%since 2023
from 2.87 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
20.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+3%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(12)
17
−7%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.2%(86)
Ancestry
English28.2%(391)
French14.3%(198)
Irish6.8%(94)
German6.3%(88)
American4.9%(68)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(37)
Ukrainian1.5%(21)
Czech1.2%(17)
Dutch0.7%(10)
Italian0.6%(9)
Scottish0.3%(4)
Section 05

Education

21.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+2%since 2023
from 20.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
86.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
76.7%
US average: 74.6%
17.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
53.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.5%
US average: 95.5%
94.2%
US average: 87.7%
94.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(161)
Married51.2%(257)
Widowed2%(10)
Divorced14.7%(74)
Women 15+
Never married39.4%(252)
Married40.4%(258)
Widowed5.9%(38)
Divorced14.2%(91)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.7%
US average: 13.8%
11.5%
US average: 18.4%
1.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
84.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
13.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)27.6%(8)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)20.7%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era51.7%(15)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 29 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamshire, Texas?

Hamshire, Texas has about 1,388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamshire, Texas?

The typical household in Hamshire, Texas earns about $102,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamshire, Texas expensive?

In Hamshire, Texas, the median home is worth about $202,600.

How educated are people in Hamshire, Texas?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hamshire, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamshire, Texas?

About 3.2% of people in Hamshire, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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