State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,395.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.92%
Growth Since 2010
56.62%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Hempstead, Texas Population 2021
9,037
Hempstead is a city located in Waller County Texas. It is also the county seat of Waller County. With a 2020 population of 9,037, it is the 256th largest city in Texas and the 3311th largest city in the United States . Hempstead is currently growing at a rate of 3.92% annually and its population has increased by 56.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,770 in 2010. Hempstead reached it's highest population of 9,037 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Hempstead has a population density of 1,395 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hempstead is $46,353 with a poverty rate of 25.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $875 per month, and the median house value is $110,900. The median age in Hempstead is 26 years, 24.7 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
Hempstead Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hempstead was:
- Black or African American: 42.45%
- White: 29.41%
- Other race: 25.51%
- Two or more races: 1.63%
- Native American: 1.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Hempstead, Texas is 9,037 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,014.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,770.
Hempstead, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,265 | 42.45% |
| White | 2,262 | 29.41% |
| Some Other Race | 1,962 | 25.51% |
| Two or More Races | 125 | 1.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 77 | 1.00% |
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Hempstead Population by Race
Hempstead Population Pyramid $2021
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Hempstead Population by Age
Hempstead Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,648 | 2.87 | 33.7 |
| Married | 1,127 | 3.94 | 55.1 |
| Non Family | 975 | 1.28 | 18.3 |
| Female | 399 | 3.79 | 23.6 |
| Male | 147 | 2.75 | 0 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
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Hempstead Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 599 | 14.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 353 | 8.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,507 | 37.06% |
| Some College | 853 | 20.98% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 2.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 529 | 13.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 3.07% |
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Hempstead Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hempstead Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,381 | 1,291 | 341 |
| White | 1,311 | 1,116 | 226 |
| Hispanic | 1,297 | 630 | 65 |
| Other Race | 906 | 446 | 63 |
| Native American | 53 | 53 | |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 24.69%.
Hempstead Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,130
Average Earnings
$31,847
Average Male
$16,179
Average Female
Hempstead Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hempstead Language by Age
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Hempstead Language
66.73% of Hempstead residents speak only English, while 33.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.46% of the population.
Hempstead Language
Hempstead Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,265 | 869 | 26.62% |
| Hispanic | 2,563 | 573 | 22.36% |
| Other | 1,954 | 573 | 29.32% |
| White | 1,632 | 478 | 29.29% |
| Multiple | 117 | 21 | 17.95% |
25.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.41%
Male Poverty Rate
24.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hempstead
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hempstead is Other, with 29.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hempstead is Multiple, with 17.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.67%.
Hempstead Poverty
Hempstead Poverty Rate by Education
Hempstead Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Hempstead Married by Age and Sex
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Hempstead Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Hempstead Marital Status by Race
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Hempstead Marital Status
Hempstead Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 5.89% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 32 | 60.38% |
| Black | 22 | 1.03% |
Hempstead Veterans by Race
Hempstead Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hempstead Veterans by Education
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69.4%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
Hempstead Employment by Age
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Hempstead Employment by Race
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Hempstead Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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84.63%
Native Born
15.37%
Foreign Born
12.63%
Non Citizen
2.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.63% of Hempstead residents were born in the United States, with 64.14% having been born in Texas. 12.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hempstead Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,037 | 341 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 8,696 | 341 | 4.08% |
| 2019 | 8,355 | 341 | 4.26% |
| 2018 | 8,014 | 387 | 5.07% |
| 2017 | 7,627 | 230 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 7,397 | 334 | 4.73% |
| 2015 | 7,063 | 422 | 6.35% |
| 2014 | 6,641 | 334 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 6,307 | 243 | 4.01% |
| 2012 | 6,064 | 96 | 1.61% |
| 2011 | 5,968 | 153 | 2.63% |
| 2010 | 5,815 | 1,124 | 2.17% |
| 2000 | 4,691 | 1,140 | 2.82% |
| 1990 | 3,551 | 95 | 0.27% |
| 1980 | 3,456 | 0.00% |