City · Texas
Hempstead, Texas
Hempstead, city, in Waller County, Texas. Hempstead had 7,194 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 32.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,430 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,137 (±20). GEOID 4833200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,194
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,430 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,137 ±20
Median household income
$60,041
±$7,024 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$160,700
±$88,640 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,234
±$315 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Hempstead and what county is it in?
Hempstead is a city in Waller County, Texas. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 827 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hempstead is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hempstead, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,194 people lived in Hempstead on July 1, 2025, up 32.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,430 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,137 (±20).
| Measure | Hempstead | Waller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,137 ±20 | 61,552 | −1,554 |
| Households | 1,901 ±311 | 18,342 | −747 |
| Average household size | 3.20 ±0.54 | 3.09 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,088 ±295 | 20,345 | −662 |
Hempstead's population since 2000
From 4,691 in 2000 to 7,194 in 2025: up 53.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
The median resident of Hempstead is 26.3 years old; 32.1% are under 18 and 7.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 46.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 41.8%. 23.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hempstead | Waller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.3 ±1.4 | 31.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.1% ±5.3 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.5% ±2.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Male | 43.6% ±5.1 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 46.6% ±11.5 pts | 33.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±4.3 pts | 38.1% | −11.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 41.8% ±10.8 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.6% ±7.7 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.3% ±11.8 pts | 28.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±2.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±4.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 29.0% ±9.2 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 72.6% ±8.5 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.8% ±3.4 pts | 27.9% | −9.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.2% ±2.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.4% ±6.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±3.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Hempstead earn?
Half of Hempstead's 1,901 households earn less than $60,041 a year (±$7,024), against $80,397 in Waller County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,921 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,120 after inflation. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hempstead | Waller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,041 ±$7,024 | $80,397 | +$16,120 |
| Mean household income | $65,018 ±$7,793 | $115,271 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,905 ±$3,492 | $36,272 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.6% ±8.6 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.3% ±12.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.6% ±12.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% ±1.0 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4% ±2.7 pts | 89.8% | – |
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 Hempstead?
Owners occupy 38.5% of Hempstead's occupied homes and renters 61.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,700 by its owner (±$88,640). The median renter pays $1,234 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hempstead | Waller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,700 ±$88,640 | $318,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,234 ±$315 | $1,169 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.7% ±12.3 pts | 36.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,833 ±$973 | $2,203 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.5% ±11.3 pts | 72.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.5% ±11.3 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,088 ±295 | 20,345 | −662 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±5.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 42.1% ±11.5 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.3% ±6.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±2.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±3.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.2% ±10.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Hempstead building?
Builders took permits for 45 new housing units in Hempstead in 2025 (45 in single-family houses), 6.3 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 Hempstead work and get to work?
83.5% of Hempstead's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes.
| Measure | Hempstead | Waller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7% ±9.2 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±6.9 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±6.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min ±5.8 | 32.2 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 Hempstead?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hempstead, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $60,678 (Tract 6805.01) to $73,964 (Tract 6805.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6805.01Waller County | 5,872 | $60,678 |
| Tract 6805.02Waller County | 4,218 | $73,964 |
| Tract 6803.03Waller County | 5,421 | $73,056 |
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 Hempstead) · Census block assignment files
How does Hempstead compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hempstead is the 4,004th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 320th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Hempstead ranks 586th 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 | 320th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 79th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 633rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 586th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 850th | 978 |
| Median home value | 622nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 342nd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 177th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 864th | 877 |
| Median age | 939th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 960th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 277th | 976 |
Hempstead's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
19 of the 57 figures for Hempstead 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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead.