Hempstead is a city located in Waller County Texas. Hempstead has a 2024 population of 6,879. It is also the county seat of Waller County. Hempstead is currently growing at a rate of 5.23% annually and its population has increased by 24.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Hempstead is $62,642 with a poverty rate of 14.06%. The median age in Hempstead is 27.2 years: 22.9 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hempstead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,027 | 51.31% |
| Other race | 1,334 | 22.61% |
| White | 913 | 15.48% |
| Two or more races | 496 | 8.41% |
| Native American | 129 | 2.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,909 | 3.06 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Female | 884 | 3.33 | 8.6 | 91.4 |
| Non Family | 490 | 1.44 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Married | 406 | 4 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Male | 129 | 4.4 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
33.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 | 7.37% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 3.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 5.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 2.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,325 | 39.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 442 | 13.08% |
| Some College | 985 | 29.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,690 | 1,501 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 1,081 | 614 | 2 |
| Other Race | 615 | 312 | 0 |
| White | 599 | 564 | 137 |
| 2+ Races | 303 | 183 | 2 |
| Native American | 97 | 57 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,864 | $0 | $62,689 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,328 | $61,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,527 | $49,438 | $33,398 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,049 | $31,826 | $16,313 |
| Overall | $36,183 | $39,657 | $33,822 |
| Some College | $39,879 | $36,363 | $57,777 |
$36,183
Average Earnings
$39,657
Average Male
$33,822
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.28% of Hempstead residents speak only English, while 31.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,020 | 502 | 16.62% |
| Hispanic | 2,057 | 190 | 9.24% |
| Other | 1,334 | 179 | 13.42% |
| White | 698 | 126 | 18.05% |
| Multiple | 457 | 11 | 2.41% |
14.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.63%
Male Poverty Rate
17.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hempstead is White, with 18.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hempstead is Multiple, with 2.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.26% |
| High School | 22.07% |
| Some College | 13.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.23% |
| Male Employed | 3.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,119 | $61,910 |
| Households | $58,288 | $62,642 |
| Married Families | $62,326 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,000 | $52,372 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.9%
Male Marriage Rate
23.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 66 | 3% |
| White | 24 | 3.23% |
| Native American | 9 | 6.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.76%
Born in Hempstead
84.49%
Native Born
15.51%
Foreign Born
11.73%
Non Citizen
3.78%
Naturalized
84.49% of Hempstead residents were born in the United States, with 71.76% having been born in Texas. 11.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,593 | 343 | 4.16% |
| 2028 | 8,250 | 343 | 4.34% |
| 2027 | 7,907 | 342 | 4.52% |
| 2026 | 7,565 | 343 | 4.75% |
| 2025 | 7,222 | 343 | 4.99% |
| 2024 | 6,879 | 342 | 5.23% |
| 2023 | 6,537 | 366 | 5.93% |
| 2022 | 6,171 | 339 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 5,832 | 323 | 5.86% |
| 2020 | 5,509 | -2,863 | -34.2% |
| 2019 | 8,372 | 355 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 8,017 | 392 | 5.14% |
| 2017 | 7,625 | 231 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 7,394 | 333 | 4.72% |
| 2015 | 7,061 | 421 | 6.34% |
| 2014 | 6,640 | 336 | 5.33% |
| 2013 | 6,304 | 241 | 3.97% |
| 2012 | 6,063 | 98 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 5,965 | 152 | 2.61% |
| 2010 | 5,813 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,691 | 1,140 | 32.1% |
| 1990 | 3,551 | 95 | 2.75% |
| 1980 | 3,456 | -5,137 | -59.78% |