Hempstead

City in Waller County, Texas

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Hempstead is a city in Waller County, Texas, with 5,430 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pine Island, 4.4 miles SE.

About Hempstead

Hempstead is a city in and the county seat of Waller County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hempstead had a population of 5,430. It is part of the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area.

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Living in Hempstead

Median household income
$60,041
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$1,234/mo
Median age
26.3
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Hempstead, TX population

Hempstead had 5,430 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,430
Density747 per sq mi (288 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hempstead at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyWaller County
TypeCity
Population5,430 (2020)
Land area7.27 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates30.1015° N, 96.0765° W
ZIP code77445
Census code (GEOID)4833200

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hempstead

What county is Hempstead in?

Hempstead is in Waller County, Texas.

What is the population of Hempstead, TX?

5,430 people lived in Hempstead at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hempstead, TX?

The ZIP code of Hempstead is 77445.

What is the elevation of Hempstead?

226 feet (69 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hempstead?

Pine Island (4.4 mi), Prairie View (5.4 mi), Waller (9.2 mi), Bellville (15.3 mi), Todd Mission (18.4 mi).

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