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CITY · 2010 ACS

Hereford

Pennsylvania · 930 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Hereford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,942. Population has grown 36% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,100. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
930
+36%vs 2011
vs 685 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
939 / sq mi
+36%vs 2011
vs 692 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
−13%vs 2011
vs 55.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5528251K1K2K201020202024Hereford
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,942
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,548 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,883
+1%vs 2011
vs $27,616 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+39%vs 2011
vs 0.308 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $21,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−66.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.5
+19%vs 2011
vs 0.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(31)
Diversity Score22.7%(155)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(853)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(42)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other3.2%(29)
Diversity Score20.5%(190)
Diversity Score
20
−10%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 36.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Female
48.8%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Foreign born
8.3%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

Hereford, Pennsylvania has about 930 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hereford, Pennsylvania earns about $44,942 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 $23,100.

How educated are people in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

About 3.7% 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 2.0% of people in Hereford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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