Hempstead, TX

Hempstead, Texas

Hempstead, Texas, in Waller county, is 35 miles W of The Woodlands, Texas (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Houston metropolitan area. Hempstead contains a population of approximately 4,691.

The People and Families of Hempstead

In Hempstead, about 41% of adults are married. Hempstead has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city. Unmarried people abound in Hempstead.

Approximately 60% of Hempstead is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hempstead had a median family income of $29,744.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hempstead favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,650. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Hempstead Housing

Hempstead has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Hempstead, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hempstead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Hempstead, TX

Comparing Hempstead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hempstead Almanac

Hempstead Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hempstead Public Libraries

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Hempstead Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hempstead residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hempstead, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in Hempstead

Hempstead High Schools (2004)

HEMPSTEAD H S
524 AUSTIN ST
979-826-3331
A Title I school.
Serves 442 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Hempstead Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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