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Hempstead is a city in Waller County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,691 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Waller County.

Hempstead was incorporated in 1858 and was often colloquially referred to as "Six-Shooter Junction." Notable residents have included Lillie Drennan (also known as "Lillie of Six-Shooter Junction," the first female licensed truck driver in the United States. Drennan died in Hempstead in 1974 and is buried in the Hempstead Cemetery,

Hempstead is located at 30.091427, -96.081252.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.9 km² (5.0 mi²). 12.9 km² (5.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.40%) is water.

Hempstead, Texas is the self proclaimed Watermelon Capital of the world. In the early 20th century it was the largest shipper of watermelons in the United States.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

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