Hemphill County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 215th-largest in Texas
The population of Hemphill County, Texas is 3,311 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 215th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $72,052, the median home value is $214,900, and the median age is 41.3.
The population of Hemphill County has declined 17.5% since 2010 (3,800 → 3,134), a -1.37% annualized rate.
3,311
Population
-1.37%
Annual growth
4
People / sq mi
$72,052
Median Income
$214,900
Median Home Value
Hemphill County covers 906 sq mi of land at 3.7 people per square mile.
About Hemphill County, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Hemphill County from the typical county: 1.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 3,311 residents, Hemphill County is a county in Texas.
The typical household earns $72,052 a year, below the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $214,900, with typical rent around $946.
24.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 5.8% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Hemphill County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hemphill County had a population of 3,800 in 2010 and 3,134 in 2024, a -17.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 4,283 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -1.28%.
3,134
Population (2024)
3,800
Population (2010)
4,283
Peak (2015)
-1.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,800 |
| 2011 | 3,961 |
| 2012 | 4,098 |
| 2013 | 4,158 |
| 2014 | 4,171 |
| 2015 | 4,283 |
| 2016 | 4,104 |
| 2017 | 3,944 |
| 2018 | 3,850 |
| 2019 | 3,831 |
| 2020 | 3,366 |
| 2021 | 3,325 |
| 2022 | 3,204 |
| 2023 | 3,143 |
| 2024 | 3,134 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.3
Median Age
45.6%
Female
54.4%
Male
19.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 19.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $72,052$-4,240 vs state |
| Mean household income | $111,954 |
| Per-capita income | $45,325 |
| Poverty rate | 1.7%-8.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hemphill County is agriculture, accounting for 27.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
5.0%
Carpool
76.1%
Public transit
5.8%
Work from home
18.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$214,900$-45,500 vs state
Median home value
$946
Median rent
76.4%
Homeownership rate
1,694
Total housing units
80.8%
Occupied
19.2%
Vacant
23.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
82.1%
With health insurance
99.0%
With broadband internet
19.4%
Foreign-born
4.7%
Veterans (18+)
20.1%
With a disability
69.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.5%
High School+
24.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hemphill County, Texas has a population of 3,311 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 215th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 4 people per square mile.
The population of Hemphill County has declined 17.5% since 2010 (3,800 → 3,134), a -1.37% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hemphill County, Texas is $72,052, with mean (average) household income of $111,954 and per-capita income of $45,325. 1.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hemphill County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (74.7%), Black or African American (2.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hemphill County, Texas is 41.3 years. Residents are 45.6% female and 54.4% male.
The median home value in Hemphill County is $214,900 and median monthly rent is $946. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,694 total housing units, 19.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hemphill County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 27.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Hemphill County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.