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Hempstead, TX

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Population
7,194
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
241 ft
Median Home Value
$160,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,041
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityBrenham, Texas19 miles away · 19,957 residents.

About Hempstead

Hempstead is a city and the county seat of Waller County, Texas, operating within the Houston metropolitan area. Established in 1861 as a Confederate military post and famous for its early twentieth-century rough-and-tumble history alongside its annual Watermelon Festival, the community of approximately 6,137 is served by the Hempstead Independent School District for public education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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