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Hemphill County

Texas · 3,807 residents · 906.286 sq mi
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Hemphill County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $90,700. Households here earn about 25% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,807
+14%since 2000
from 3,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hemphill County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,159
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,456 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,343
+73%since 2000
from $16,929 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing15.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−47.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,722)
Black1.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(522)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.1%(1,242)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(2,656)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(1,086)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other3.6%(137)
Diversity Score57.2%(2,178)
Diversity Score
57
+54%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hemphill County, Texas?

Hemphill County, Texas has about 3,807 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hemphill County, Texas?

The typical household in Hemphill County, Texas earns about $62,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hemphill County, Texas expensive?

In Hemphill County, Texas, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Hemphill County, Texas?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hemphill County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hemphill County, Texas?

About 16.8% of people in Hemphill County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hemphill County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hemphill County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 87 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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