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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 contains a population of approximately 4,691.
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.
In 2000, Hempstead had a median family income of $29,744.
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 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.
In Hempstead, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Hempstead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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