Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hempstead, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,137

Median Agei

26.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

46.6%2,860

Black

41.8%2,567

White

10.8%662

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%28

Two or More

0.3%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%185

High School Diploma

38.4%1,284

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%138

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%497

Associate's Degree

2.8%95

Bachelor's Degree

4.7%156

Master's Degree

2.2%72

HS or Higher

72.6%

BA or Higher

6.8%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,700

Median Renti

$1,234

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.5%732

Renter-Occupied

61.5%1,169

Total Units

2,088

Homeownership

38.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

27%198

$50K–$100K

11.5%84

$100K–$150K

9%66

$150K–$200K

13.9%102

$200K–$300K

24%176

$300K–$500K

12.7%93

$1M+

1.8%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

128

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

219

$1,000–$1,250

164

$1,250–$1,500

491

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%43

2010–2019

5.3%110

2000–2009

14.6%304

1990–1999

18.4%385

1980–1989

30.4%634

1970–1979

11.7%245

1960–1969

7.4%154

1950–1959

7.8%162

1940–1949

2.1%44

1939 or earlier

0.3%7

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.5%1,568

Utility Gas

16.2%308

No Fuel

1.3%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,041

Mean Household Incomei

$65,018

Per Capita Incomei

$21,905

Poverty Ratei

22.3%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

2,802

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%31

$10K–$15K

5.2%98

$15K–$20K

1.3%25

$20K–$25K

9.3%177

$25K–$30K

1.2%22

$30K–$35K

3.9%74

$35K–$40K

14.5%275

$40K–$45K

2.3%44

$45K–$50K

2.4%46

$50K–$60K

8%153

$60K–$75K

21.4%407

$75K–$100K

11.4%216

$100K–$125K

1.7%32

$125K–$150K

11%210

$150K–$200K

3.6%68

$200K+

1.2%23

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers65 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,44923.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

969

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,679

Avg. Commutei

30 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

143(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

71%Insured

29%Uninsured