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Hemphill, TX
City in Sabine County, Texas.
Population
1,488
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
586
ZIP codes
0
Hemphill and its ZIP codes
Hemphill at a glance
- Hemphill is about 5.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,260 a year, 14% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,700 (56% below Texas) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Hemphill, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hemphill, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,260
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$125,700
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (113), Irish Americans (104), Mexican Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sabine County. PPP loans are for Hemphill.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,855
2,442 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.85M
FY 2026, $10,092 per person
How people get to work
Hemphill, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled24.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hemphill, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hemphill, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Hemphill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilamCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 33.1 |
| PinelandCity | 10 mi | 2 |
| BrowndellCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| South Toledo BendCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| San AugustineCity | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| Sam RayburnCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.4 |
| Zwolle, LATown | 24 mi | 4.6 |
| Florien, LAVillage | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| BroaddusTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| Fisher, LAVillage | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| Noble, LAVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
| Many, LATown | 27 mi | 3.4 |
| Hornbeck, LATown | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| HuxleyCity | 30 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hemphill, TX in?
- Hemphill is in Sabine County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hemphill, TX?
- About 1,488 people live in Hemphill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hemphill?
- Nearby places include Milam (8.4 mi), Pineland (10 mi), Browndell (17 mi), South Toledo Bend (19 mi), San Augustine (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023