Texas

Hemphill

3,382
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Hemphill

Hemphill, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 149. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 3,382.

Its recorded population peaked at 5,304 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 36 percent.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Little Robe Creek, Battle of Antelope Hills — NM approach, Adobe Walls — First Battle (November 25–26, 1864), and 24 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20203,382
20103,807
20003,351
19903,720
19805,304
19703,084
19603,185
19504,123
19404,170
19304,637
19204,280
19103,170
1900815
1890519
1880149
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hemphill

Military engagements that took place in Hemphill, Texas.

Battle of Little Robe Creek
1858
Battle of Antelope Hills — NM approach
1858
Adobe Walls — First Battle (November 25–26, 1864)
1864
Cheyenne Village Attack — North Fork Canadian River (August 30, 1874)
1874
Gageby Creek Skirmish 1874
1874
Red River War — Buffalo Wallow Fight (September 12, 1874)
1874
Red River War — Lyman's Wagon Train Fight (September 9–14, 1874)
1874
Adobe Walls — Second Battle (June 27, 1874)
1874
Battle of Adobe Walls 1874
1874

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Frequently asked about Hemphill

When does Hemphill first appear in the US census?
Hemphill, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 149.
What is the population of Hemphill?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hemphill had a recorded population of 3,382.
When did Hemphill's population peak?
Hemphill's recorded population peaked at 5,304 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Hemphill?
9 documented military engagements took place in Hemphill, including Battle of Little Robe Creek, Battle of Antelope Hills — NM approach, Adobe Walls — First Battle (November 25–26, 1864).
How many historic places are in Hemphill?
24 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hemphill, Texas.
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