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Hereford

Pennsylvania · 1,452 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Hereford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 48% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,452
−3%since 2023
from 1,494 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,467 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,509 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5528251K1K2K201020202024Hereford
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,139
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $69,205 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,540
+6%since 2023
from $21,186 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−10%since 2023
from 0.319 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,660
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,667 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
96
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(729)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino50.5%(755)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score63.3%(946)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(677)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.7%(765)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score63.1%(917)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2023
from 63 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+1%since 2023
from 32.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
54.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.8% in 2023
Female
37.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

Hereford, Pennsylvania has about 1,452 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hereford, Pennsylvania earns about $115,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hereford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hereford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $1,660 a month.

How educated are people in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hereford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

About 8.1% of people in Hereford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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