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Crime in Hempstead summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hempstead. Key points include:
There were 134 total crimes in Hempstead in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hempstead is 1,936.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hempstead is 433.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hempstead is 1,502.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hempstead is -8.64% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Hempstead Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hempstead / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 134 | 1,936.1 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 433.5 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 14.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 72.2 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 289.0 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 104 | 1,502.7 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 158.9 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 76 | 1,098.1 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 245.6 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hempstead summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hempstead. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hempstead is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hempstead is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hempstead is $288,216.
The median income in Hempstead is $60,041.
Hempstead's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hempstead Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hempstead | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hempstead, TX Weather
The average high in Hempstead is 79.3° and the average low is 57.4°.
There are 58.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hempstead |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 79.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 58.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hempstead Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hempstead
The current population in Hempstead is 6,137. The population has increased 10.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,137 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 5,899 | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 5,686 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 5,709 | -29.1% |
| 2020 | 8,056 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 7,691 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 7,397 | 5.5% |
| 2017 | 7,012 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 6,727 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 6,432 | 3.8% |
| 2014 | 6,197 | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 5,979 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 5,822 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 5,660 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 5,560 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hempstead
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Hempstead is:
10.8% White with 662 White residents.
41.8% African American with 2,567 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 20 Two Or More residents.
46.6% Hispanic with 2,860 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hempstead | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 41.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 46.6% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hempstead
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Hempstead is 56.4% female with 3,464 female residents.
Hempstead is 43.6% male with 2,673 male residents.
| Gender | Hempstead | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hempstead for adults over 25
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15.0% of adults in Hempstead completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Hempstead completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Hempstead completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Hempstead completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Hempstead completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Hempstead completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Hempstead completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hempstead completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Hempstead completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hempstead | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hempstead, Texas
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1.6% of households in Hempstead earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in Hempstead earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.6% of households in Hempstead earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Hempstead earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.2% of households in Hempstead earn $35,000 to $49,999.
29.5% of households in Hempstead earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Hempstead earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.7% of households in Hempstead earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Hempstead earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.2% of households in Hempstead earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hempstead | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 29.5% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
