In Hempstead, Arkansas, the median home price is $127,080, compared with the Arkansas median of $222,998; median household income is $46,787; the population is 19,508; schools rate 4.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 701.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hempstead at a glance
Population
19,508
Median Household Income
$46,787
Typical Home Value
$127,080
School District Rating
4.4
Violent Crime Rate
701.4
Avg Commute Time
21.2
About Hempstead
Hempstead has a population of 19,508. The median home value is $127,080, 43% below the Arkansas median. Median household income is $46,787 (23% below the Arkansas median). The most populated towns are De Roan, Springhill, and Ozan.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hempstead
12 towns, by population.
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Hempstead at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hempstead?
- Hempstead has a population of 19,508 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hempstead?
- The median home value in Hempstead is $127,080. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hempstead?
- Median household income in Hempstead is $46,787 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hempstead in?
- Hempstead is in Arkansas.
- How many towns are in Hempstead?
- Hempstead contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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