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Hemphill County

Texas · 3,382 residents · 906.286 sq mi
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Hemphill County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,605. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $180,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,382
+1%since 2000
from 3,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.1
−1%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hemphill County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(193)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(281)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.3%(313)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.5%(286)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(139)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.9%(336)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.8%(468)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(384)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.1%(409)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.4%(317)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.1%(173)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(83)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,605
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,456 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,702
+105%since 2000
from $16,929 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing17.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,300
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+93%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hemphill County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,722)
Black1.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(522)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(2,090)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(1,137)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other1.6%(54)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican35.3%(1,376)
Salvadoran0.7%(26)
Spaniard0.4%(17)
Ancestry
German11%(429)
Irish10.9%(426)
English7.8%(305)
American5.1%(199)
Scottish2.7%(104)
French2.1%(83)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(76)
Welsh1.5%(59)
Swiss1.3%(52)
Russian1.2%(45)
Dutch0.9%(35)
West Indian0.8%(33)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
British0.2%(9)
Polish0.1%(5)
Czech0.1%(4)
Italian0.1%(2)
Swedish0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.6%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.3%(472)
Married54.3%(818)
Widowed2.5%(37)
Divorced11.9%(179)
Women 15+
Never married19.4%(241)
Married61.2%(762)
Widowed11%(137)
Divorced8.4%(105)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hemphill County, Texas?

Hemphill County, Texas has about 3,382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hemphill County, Texas earns about $59,605 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 $180,300, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Hemphill County, Texas?

About 20.6% 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 9.2% of people in Hemphill County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hemphill County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hemphill County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 338 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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