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Hemphill

Texas · 1,198 residents · 2.539 sq mi
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Hemphill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,200. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,198
+8%since 2000
from 1,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
472 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+9%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9701K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hemphill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,398
−2%since 2000
from $15,674 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+74%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(836)
Black16.8%(186)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.6%(515)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79%(946)
Black10.9%(131)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(86)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other2.2%(26)
Diversity Score44.8%(536)
Diversity Score
45
−4%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hemphill, Texas?

Hemphill, Texas has about 1,198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hemphill, Texas?

The typical household in Hemphill, Texas earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hemphill, Texas expensive?

In Hemphill, Texas, the median home is worth about $64,200, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Hemphill, Texas?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hemphill, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hemphill, Texas?

About 34.2% of people in Hemphill, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hemphill, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hemphill, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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