Hemsworth is a town and civil parish located in West Yorkshire, England. Historically situated within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it serves as a residential area positioned between several larger regional centers.
The town is located approximately 7.5 miles from Barnsley, 7 miles from Pontefract, and 9 miles from Wakefield. According to census data, the population was recorded at 13,311 in 2001 and increased to 13,533 by the 2011 Census.