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Hempstead, TX

City in Waller County, Texas.

Population

6,137

Land area

6.6sq mi

People per sq mi

935

ZIP codes

0

Hempstead and its ZIP codes

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Hempstead at a glance

  • Hempstead is about 8.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,041, 23% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,700 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $1,234 a month.

Local data for Hempstead, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hempstead, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,041

Poverty rate

22.6%

Median home value

$160,700

Median rent

$1,234/mo

Homeownership

38.5%

Bachelor's or higher

6.8%

Median age

26.3

Average commute

30.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,788), Honduran Americans (483), Salvadoran Americans (253).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waller County. PPP loans are for Hempstead.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,956

27,947 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,028

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$412M

FY 2026, $7,249 per person

Waller County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hempstead, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.5%
  • Carpooled13.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home0.9%

Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hempstead, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

163

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,927

11.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 41°F

43.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hempstead, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.0%

U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

14.8%

U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.6%

U.S. 11.1% +11.5 pts

Cities near Hempstead

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pine IslandTown4.8 mi9.3
Prairie ViewCity5.5 mi7.4
WallerCity8.5 mi6.1
BellvilleCity16 mi2.7
Todd MissionCity18 mi2
PinebrookCensus-designated place19 mi2.7
BrenhamCity19 mi13.1
NavasotaCity20 mi8.3
PlantersvilleCity20 mi2
PattisonCity21 mi3.5
San FelipeTown21 mi8.4
MagnoliaCity21 mi4.8
StagecoachTown22 mi1.2
SealyCity23 mi11.7
PinehurstCensus-designated place24 mi7.9
BrookshireCity24 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hempstead, TX in?
Hempstead is in Waller County, Texas.
What is the population of Hempstead, TX?
About 6,137 people live in Hempstead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hempstead?
Nearby places include Pine Island (4.8 mi), Prairie View (5.5 mi), Waller (8.5 mi), Bellville (16 mi), Todd Mission (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023