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Hemphill, Texas
Hemphill, city, in Sabine County, Texas. Hemphill had 1,027 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,029 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,488 (±391). GEOID 4833188.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,027
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,029 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,488 ±391
Median household income
$67,260
±$16,438 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$125,700
±$29,067 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$882
±$365 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Hemphill and what county is it in?
Hemphill is a city in Sabine County, Texas. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 405 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hemphill, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,027 people lived in Hemphill on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,029 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,488 (±391).
| Measure | Hemphill | Sabine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,488 ±391 | 10,023 | no clear change |
| Households | 531 ±163 | 4,649 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.50 | 2.13 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 616 ±171 | 7,697 | no clear change |
Hemphill's population since 2000
From 1,106 in 2000 to 1,027 in 2025: down 7.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hemphill as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hemphill?
The median resident of Hemphill is 33.7 years old; 35.3% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.0%.
| Measure | Hemphill | Sabine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 ±6.1 | 54.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 35.3% ±8.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±8.6 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±9.5 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% ±8.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.5% ±10.9 pts | 84.5% | −14.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.0% ±10.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±5.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.1% ±9.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1% ±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8% ±4.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.6% ±8.2 pts | 12.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7% ±8.4 pts | 26.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.9% ±7.9 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.9% ±9.7 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9% ±10.9 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±5.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±6.1 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hemphill earn?
Half of Hemphill's 531 households earn less than $67,260 a year (±$16,438), against $66,585 in Sabine County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $34,869 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $32,391 after inflation.
| Measure | Hemphill | Sabine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,260 ±$16,438 | $66,585 | +$32,391 |
| Mean household income | $73,108 ±$14,507 | $82,184 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,362 ±$7,309 | $38,857 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6% ±11.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.9% ±15.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.5% ±11.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±3.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±8.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hemphill?
Owners occupy 65.0% of Hemphill's occupied homes and renters 35.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,700 by its owner (±$29,067). The median renter pays $882 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hemphill | Sabine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,700 ±$29,067 | $153,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $882 ±$365 | $844 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9% ±19.2 pts | 22.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,142 ±$267 | $1,488 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.0% ±11.5 pts | 85.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.0% ±11.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Housing units | 616 ±171 | 7,697 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±11.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.5% ±12.9 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.9% ±11.9 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±4.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9% ±2.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5% ±7.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±4.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hemphill building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hemphill in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hemphill work and get to work?
68.0% of Hemphill's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes.
| Measure | Hemphill | Sabine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3% ±9.7 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.3% ±11.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.0% ±19.3 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 24.8% ±20.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±11.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±10.4 | 29.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hemphill?
No census tract lies mostly in Hemphill; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Sabine County | 4,681 | $67,661 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hemphill) · Census block assignment files
How does Hemphill compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hemphill is the 10,156th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 798th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Hemphill ranks 470th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 798th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 605th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 869th | 979 |
| Median household income | 470th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 777th | 978 |
| Median home value | 717th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 661st | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 456th | 877 |
| Median age | 686th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 655th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 674th | 976 |
Hemphill's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Hemphill with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hemphill?
24 of the 57 figures for Hemphill on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hemphill are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hemphill.