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Hereford

Pennsylvania · 933 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Hereford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,250. Population has declined 3% since 2019. Median home value is $35,800. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
933
−3%since 2019
from 963 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
942 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 973 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+9%since 2019
from 46.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5528251K1K2K201020202024Hereford
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,156 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,959
−37%since 2019
from $30,080 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 31.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,360
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 99.1% in 2019
10.2% rent
Afford Score
0.6
+11%since 2019
from 0.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(880)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(52)
Asian3.2%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(194)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(855)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(127)
Diversity Score
14
−32%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
−9%since 2019
from 33.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
39.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2019
from 83.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Female
35.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

Hereford, Pennsylvania has about 933 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hereford, Pennsylvania earns about $60,250 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 $35,800, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.

How educated are people in Hereford, Pennsylvania?

About 28.0% 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 1.9% of people in Hereford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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