How long is the commute from Hempstead, TX?
Workers who live in Hempstead, TX take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.9% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Hempstead get to work
| Means of transportation | Hempstead | Waller County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.5% (±6.9 points) | 77.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±6.5 points) | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 11.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Hempstead, the average commute is not measurably different from Waller County (32.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hempstead, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waller County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waller County, Hempstead ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 440 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hempstead
| Vehicles available | Hempstead | Waller County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±10.4 points) | 2.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±16.7 points) | 20.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% (±10.4 points) | 46.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±8.7 points) | 29.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Hempstead, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Waller County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hempstead
| Hempstead | Waller County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 11.1% (±1.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.0 points) | 98.0% (±1.0 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±2.7 points) | 89.8% (±2.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hempstead, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Waller County (89.8%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hempstead
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | — | 30.0 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Pine Island | 4.4 mi | 33.4 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie View | 6.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Waller | 9.0 mi | 31.1 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bellville | 15 mi | 23.6 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Todd Mission | 18 mi | 45.8 minutes (±12.4) | Higher |
| Brenham | 19 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Navasota | 20 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pattison | 20 mi | 31.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brenham, TX (17.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Todd Mission, TX (45.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Waller County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Island | 33.4 minutes (±7.7) |
| 2 | Pattison | 31.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Waller | 31.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 4 | Hempstead | 30.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 5 | Prairie View | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Brookshire | 22.4 minutes (±5.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hempstead
How long is the average commute in Hempstead?
Workers who live in Hempstead, TX take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hempstead without a car?
9.2% of households in Hempstead have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hempstead?
0.9% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Hempstead worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hempstead city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hempstead city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hempstead city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hempstead city, Texas (place:33200, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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