Hempstead County GIS Maps
Hempstead County, Arkansas, has 20,065 residents and covers 727.5 square miles. The population declined 11.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Hempstead County is 05057.
Hope is the county's largest population center. Hempstead County also includes 7 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 32 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Hempstead County Trends
- Population
- 20,065▾
- Median Home Value
- $100,200▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,399▾
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Hempstead County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Hempstead County Population
Hempstead County had 20,065 residents in 2020. That was 11.3% lower than in 2010. Hempstead County had 3,522 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 28 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hope, Fulton and Blevins.
Population Trend in Hempstead County AR
Hempstead County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Hempstead County Zip Codes
Hempstead County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hope (71801), Fulton (71838) and Blevins (71825). Hope is the largest zip by population, with about 14,991 residents or 75% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 82% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Hempstead County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71801 | Hope | 14,991 | ▾ -10.5% |
| 71838 | Fulton | 851 | ▾ -25.9% |
| 71825 | Blevins | 600 | ▾ -7% |
| 71862 | Washington | 600 | ▾ -22.2% |
| 71847 | Mc Caskill | 582 | ▾ -13.5% |
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Hempstead County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Hempstead County Demographics
Hempstead County has a median age of 41.1, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 25.5% of residents are under 18, while 18.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Hempstead County AR
Median Age
41.1
Under 18
25.5%
Age 65+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
14.6%
Hempstead County School Districts
Hempstead County is served by 5 public school districts with 5,399 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Hope, Nashville and Spring Hill. Those three districts account for about 86% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Hempstead County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope School District | 2,212 | 41% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Nashville School District | 1,786 | 33.1% | ▾ -4.5% |
| Spring Hill School District | 621 | 11.5% | ▾ -3% |
| Mineral Springs School District | 401 | 7.4% | ▴ 1.5% |
| Blevins School District | 379 | 7% | ▾ -8.2% |
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Hempstead County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Hempstead County Housing & Real Estate
Hempstead County has a median home value of $100,200 and a median gross rent of $781. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $155,000 and homes spent about 97 days on the market.
Hempstead County Housing Mix
Hempstead County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Hempstead County Housing Trends
Hempstead County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Hempstead County, AR
Hempstead County has 836 business listings across 281 categories. The largest categories in Hempstead County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (56, 6.7%), Baptist Church (26, 3.1%), and Gas Stations (21, 2.5%). The full Hempstead County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Hempstead County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Hempstead County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 56 | 6.7% |
| Baptist Church | 26 | 3.1% |
| Gas Stations | 21 | 2.5% |
| Auto Repair | 21 | 2.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 16 | 1.9% |
| Fast Food | 13 | 1.6% |
| Religious Organization | 13 | 1.6% |
| Post Offices | 11 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 | 1.3% |
| Restaurants | 10 | 1.2% |
Hempstead County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| JR Chance Accounting & Tax Service | Accountant | Hope |
| Kelly Softball Fields | Active Life | Hope |
| Farm Store | Agricultural Service | Hope |
| John Deere Co | Agriculture | Hope |
| Farm Credit of Western Arkansas - Hope | Agriculture Association | Hope |
| Ruggles Private Airport | Airport | Hempstead County |
| Pafford EMS - Hope Station | Ambulance And Ems Services | Hope |
| Sheba's Family Restaurant | American Restaurants | Hope |
| Elm Street Marketplace | Antique Store | Hope |
| Sears Appliance Repair | Appliance Repair Service | Hope |
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Hempstead County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Hempstead County Basemaps
Hempstead County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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