Hemphill County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48211 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 3,234 #3,023 / 3,222
6th
Median Household Income $61,563 -18.1% #1,929 / 3,222
40th
Median Age 45.1 years +15.9% #734 / 3,222
77th
Median Home Value $205,700 -27.0% #1,354 / 3,222
58th
Median Gross Rent $836 -28.1% #1,852 / 3,222
42th
Poverty Rate 6.2% -50.9% #126 / 3,222
96th

Demographics

Hemphill County has a population of 3,234, making it the #3,023 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

85.9%
Native Born
14.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hemphill County is $61,563, ranking #1,929 out of 3,222 counties — 18.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 6.2% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.

Median Household Income
$61,563 −18.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,929 of 3,222
40th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,488 −9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,184 of 3,222
63th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.2% −50.9% vs nat'l
Rank #126 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.9% +10.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,469 of 3,222
23th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9% −34.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,666 of 3,222
48th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.3 min −30.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,899 of 3,222
10th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hemphill County is $205,700 (-27.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $836/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.1%.

Median Home Value
$205,700 −27.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,354 of 3,222
58th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$836 −28.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,852 of 3,222
42th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.1% +10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,157 of 3,222
33th percentile
71.1% Homeownership

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Health

81.6% of residents in Hemphill County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.0% below the national rate.

81.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
81.6% −11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,063 of 3,222
5th percentile

About Hemphill County, Texas

Hemphill County, Texas has a total population of 3,234, making it the 3,023rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hemphill County is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hemphill County is $61,563, which ranks #1,929 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.

The median home value in Hemphill County is $205,700, 27.0% below the national median. Renters in Hemphill County pay a median gross rent of $836 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hemphill County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.3 min.

Hemphill County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (32.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.4%).

All data for Hemphill County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.