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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hereford

Texas · 14,597 residents · 6.324 sq mi
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Hereford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,599. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,200. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,597
−1%since 1990
from 14,745 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,308 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,332 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.7
+6%since 1990
from 28.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K15K15K15K1990201020202024Hereford
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,599
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,120 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,787
+42%since 1990
from $8,977 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
34.4% rent
1.5
−24%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(10,311)
Black1.7%(256)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(7,615)
Asian0.3%(51)
Diversity Score79.6%(11,744)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(5,278)
Black1.6%(229)
Hispanic / Latino61.4%(8,958)
Asian0.2%(34)
Diversity Score60.7%(8,859)
61
−24%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
+3%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hereford, Texas?

Hereford, Texas has about 14,597 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hereford, Texas?

The typical household in Hereford, Texas earns about $29,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hereford, Texas expensive?

In Hereford, Texas, the median home is worth about $45,200, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Hereford, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hereford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hereford, Texas?

About 20.2% of people in Hereford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hereford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hereford, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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