Hemphill, Texas County is a small rural county located in the eastern corner of Texas. With a population of 3,450 residents, it boasts one of the lowest population densities in the United States, with only 4 people per square mile. Hemphill is home to a number of local businesses and organizations, including the Hemphill Country Store, which sells both food and hardware products as well as offering gas services. The town also has a library and museum dedicated to preserving area history. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, boating and hiking are all popular in this area thanks to the abundance of nearby lakes. There are also several annual sporting events held in Hemphill County such as rodeo events at the Dripping Springs Rodeo Arena and horse shows at the Sabine Livestock Showgrounds. No matter what your interests may be there is something for everyone in Hemphill County!
The population in Hemphill County is 3,450. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hemphill County is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hemphill County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hemphill County
- 62.4% are married
- 7.0% are divorced
- 37.8% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Hemphill County
- 61.9% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 35.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander