Hemphill County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Hemphill County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hemphill County, Texas has a population of 3,311, the 215th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,052 and the median home value is $214,900. The poverty rate is 3.5%.

Hemphill County Quick Facts

Population 3,311

Median Household Income $72,052

Median Home Value $214,900

Poverty Rate 3.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 41.3 years

Homeownership Rate 76.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.4%

High School Graduation 84.5%

Cities/Places 2

Population 3,311 215th of 254

Median Income $72,052 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 3.5%

Unemployment 4.8%

Median Household Income

Hemphill

$72,052

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Hemphill

$214,900

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.6%

$25K-$50K 24.1%

$50K-$100K 24.4%

$100K+ 39.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.2%

$10K-$15K

0.2%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

7.8%

$25K-$30K

9.4%

$30K-$35K

1.6%

$35K-$40K

2.2%

$40K-$45K

9.3%

$45K-$50K

1.7%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

6.6%

$100K-$125K

13.8%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

9.7%

$200K+

9.1%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

61.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.4%

Renter 23.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

24.3%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hemphill County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Canadian	2,314	$61,384	3.4%	$156,300
Glazier	22	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hemphill County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,311. It is the 215th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hemphill County is 41.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hemphill County is $72,052. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $214,900. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hemphill County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.2% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hemphill County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hemphill County, Texas?

Hemphill County has a population of 3,311, making it the 215th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hemphill County?

The median household income in Hemphill County is $72,052 with a poverty rate of 3.5%.

How many cities are in Hemphill County, Texas?

Hemphill County contains 2 Census-designated places.