Hemphill County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hemphill County, Texas has a population of 3,234, the 218th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,563 and the median home value is $205,700. The poverty rate is 6.2%.

Hemphill County Quick Facts

Population 3,234

Median Household Income $61,56390% MOE ±$22,132

Median Home Value $205,70090% MOE ±$20,033

Poverty Rate 6.2%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Median Age 45.1 years90% MOE ±2.0 years

Homeownership Rate 71.1%90% MOE ±6.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%90% MOE ±6.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 80.7%

Cities/Places 2

Population 3,234 218th of 254

Median Income $61,563 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 6.2%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Hemphill County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	3,994	3,234	-19.0%
Median household income	$86,919	$61,563	No clear change (-29.2%)
Median home value¹	$186,698	$205,700	No clear change (+10.2%)
Median gross rent	$1,013	$836	No clear change (-17.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hemphill

$61,563

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hemphill

$205,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 24.8%

$50K-$100K 24.3%

$100K+ 34.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.4%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

7.0%

$25K-$30K

12.8%

$30K-$35K

1.3%

$35K-$40K

1.4%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

6.0%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

10.1%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

10.8%

$150K-$200K

10.1%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.1%

Renter 28.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $836/mo 16.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

27.5%

75+

8.2%

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	2,241	$58,811	6.6%	$161,600
Glazier	48	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hemphill County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,234. It is the 218th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hemphill County is 45.1 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hemphill County is $61,563. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $205,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% 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 62.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hemphill County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 3,234, making it the 218th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hemphill County?

The median household income in Hemphill County is $61,563 with a poverty rate of 6.2%.

How many cities are in Hemphill County, Texas?

Hemphill County contains 2 Census-designated places.