Hereford is a city located in Deaf Smith County Texas. Hereford has a 2024 population of 14,695. It is also the county seat of Deaf Smith County. Hereford is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,921 in 2020.
The average household income in Hereford is $66,356 with a poverty rate of 14.93%. The median age in Hereford is 29.6 years: 28.5 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hereford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,982 | 60.11% |
| Two or more races | 3,994 | 26.73% |
| Other race | 1,539 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,846 | 3.04 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 2,544 | 3.82 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Non Family | 1,128 | 1.21 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 710 | 3.21 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Male | 464 | 2.99 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 884 | 10.4% |
| Associates Degree | 314 | 3.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 638 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 199 | 2.34% |
| High School Graduate | 3,684 | 43.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,349 | 15.87% |
| Some College | 1,433 | 16.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,380 | 4,283 | 276 |
| 2+ Races | 2,098 | 1,306 | 103 |
| White | 1,893 | 1,796 | 554 |
| Other Race | 905 | 513 | 15 |
| Black | 201 | 162 | 0 |
| Native American | 48 | 48 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $63,068 | $48,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,241 | $63,380 | $57,266 |
| High School Graduate | $32,264 | $35,090 | $30,969 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,550 | $40,583 | $12,227 |
| Overall | $36,704 | $43,414 | $31,126 |
| Some College | $38,004 | $45,638 | $31,774 |
$36,704
Average Earnings
$43,414
Average Male
$31,126
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.78% of Hereford residents speak only English, while 57.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,931 | 1,749 | 14.66% |
| Multiple | 3,974 | 372 | 9.36% |
| White | 2,381 | 318 | 13.36% |
| Other | 1,516 | 289 | 19.06% |
| Asian | 73 | 73 | 100% |
| Black | 218 | 48 | 22.02% |
14.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.45%
Male Poverty Rate
16.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hereford is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hereford is Multiple, with 9.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.23% |
| High School | 11.65% |
| Some College | 6.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.86% |
| Female Employed | 6.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,750 | $71,613 |
| Households | $51,164 | $66,356 |
| Married Families | $64,276 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,575 | $41,449 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
347
Number of Veterans
332
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 28 |
| Korea | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 5.37% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 1.19% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0.33% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.53% |
| Black | 2 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.28%
Born in Hereford
83.36%
Native Born
16.64%
Foreign Born
12.41%
Non Citizen
4.22%
Naturalized
83.36% of Hereford residents were born in the United States, with 72.28% having been born in Texas. 12.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,413 | -57 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 14,470 | -56 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 14,526 | -56 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 14,582 | -57 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 14,639 | -56 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 14,695 | -57 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 14,752 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 14,782 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 14,789 | -132 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 14,921 | 296 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 14,625 | -115 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 14,740 | -61 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 14,801 | -75 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 14,876 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 14,884 | -241 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 15,125 | -55 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 15,180 | -164 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 15,344 | -128 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 15,472 | 33 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 15,439 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,597 | -148 | -1% |
| 1990 | 14,745 | -1,108 | -6.99% |
| 1980 | 15,853 | 2,439 | 18.18% |
| 1970 | 13,414 | 5,762 | 75.3% |
| 1960 | 7,652 | 2,445 | 46.96% |
| 1950 | 5,207 | 2,623 | 101.51% |
| 1940 | 2,584 | -11,829 | -82.07% |