Hemphill County, Texas

Hemphill County: county in Texas, United States

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Hemphill County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,807 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,777 inhabitants. Its county seat is Canadian. The county was created 139 years ago in 1886.

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Location of Hemphill County on Texas map.

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Hemphill County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Hemphill County

Population 3,777 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Texas (United States)
Different from Hemphill
Area 2362 km2
Water as percent of area 0.6%
Land as percent of area 99.4%
Latitude & Longitude 35.8376,-100.2705
Named for John Hemphill
Altitude 2,385 feet / 727 meters
Capital Canadian
Establishment January 01, 1887
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 19:44:57 (15th April 2026)
Density 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -0.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Hemphill County  TX Courthouse IMG 6072 image
Hemphill County TX Courthouse IMG 6072 image

Geography

Hemphill County is located at 35°50'15"N 100°16'14"W (35.8375700, -100.2704700). It has 5 neighbors: Ellis County, Roger Mills County, Gray County, Lipscomb County and Roberts County.

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The largest city of Hemphill County is Canadian with a population of 2,677. . See all Hemphill County cities & populated places.

Hemphill County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hemphill County.

City Name Population Title
Canadian 2,677 City in Texas, United States

Weather

81°F
Sunny
15 mph W Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

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Official website of Hemphill County

Official Website
  • Canadian

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hemphill County decreased by 0.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,807 - census
2011 3,956 3.77% estimation process
2012 4,093 3.35% estimation process
2013 4,153 1.44% estimation process
2014 4,165 0.29% estimation process
2015 4,277 2.62% estimation process
2016 4,101 -4.29% estimation process
2017 3,929 -4.38% estimation process
2018 3,845 -2.18% estimation process
2019 3,819 -0.68% estimation process
2020 3,777 -1.11% estimation process
Comte de Hemphill, Comté de Hemphill, Hemphill

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