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Hemphill County, TX
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Hemphill County, Texas.
Population
3,234
Land area
906sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Hemphill County
Hemphill County at a glance
- Hemphill County is 97% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,563, 22% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,700 (28% below Texas) and median rent is $836 a month.
- Its largest cities are Canadian (2,241) and Glazier (48).
Local data for Hemphill County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hemphill County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,563
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$205,700
Prices -10.0% in a year
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,046), German Americans (592), Irish Americans (304).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,624
1,289 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,501
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.2M
FY 2026, $5,680 per person
PPP loans
$14.5M
301 loans, 1,509 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$83.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hemphill County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hemphill County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
575
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hemphill County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hemphill County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hemphill County, TX?
- Canadian is the largest city or town in Hemphill County, with about 2,241 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hemphill County?
- Hemphill County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79003, 79011, 79014.
- What is the population of Hemphill County, TX?
- About 3,234 people live in Hemphill County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hemphill County?
- Hemphill County borders Gray County, Wheeler County, Ellis County, OK, Roger Mills County, OK, Lipscomb County, Roberts County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023