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 $66,610 with a poverty rate of 14.41%. The median age in Hereford is 30 years: 28.4 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hereford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,312 | 49.16% |
| Two or more races | 4,962 | 33.36% |
| Other race | 2,011 | 13.52% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 232 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 4,879 | 3.01 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 2,561 | 3.8 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 1,296 | 1.11 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Female | 710 | 3.25 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Male | 312 | 3.8 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,085 | 12.7% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 3.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 602 | 7.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 258 | 3.02% |
| High School Graduate | 3,581 | 41.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,315 | 15.39% |
| Some College | 1,397 | 16.35% |
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 | 6,435 | 4,214 | 281 |
| 2+ Races | 2,740 | 1,827 | 108 |
| White | 1,871 | 1,721 | 566 |
| Other Race | 1,162 | 593 | 40 |
| Black | 146 | 117 | 0 |
| Native American | 140 | 111 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,912 | $64,511 | $57,778 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,061 | $65,743 | $85,114 |
| High School Graduate | $37,038 | $38,253 | $32,151 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,082 | $39,844 | $12,939 |
| Overall | $39,382 | $45,072 | $32,356 |
| Some College | $42,711 | $49,028 | $33,564 |
$39,382
Average Earnings
$45,072
Average Male
$32,356
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.89% of Hereford residents speak only English, while 58.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,006 | 1,770 | 14.74% |
| Other | 2,003 | 533 | 26.61% |
| Multiple | 4,937 | 494 | 10.01% |
| White | 2,336 | 336 | 14.38% |
14.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.18%
Male Poverty Rate
15.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hereford is Other, with 26.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hereford is Multiple, with 10.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.04% |
| High School | 12.66% |
| Some College | 7.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.61% |
| Female Employed | 4.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,445 | $71,893 |
| Households | $51,799 | $66,610 |
| Married Families | $64,801 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,324 | $46,007 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
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
302
Number of Veterans
260
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Korea | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 5.03% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 1.31% |
| Other Race | 28 | 2.01% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 0.31% |
| Black | 5 | 3.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
4%
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
71.55%
Born in Hereford
82.31%
Native Born
17.69%
Foreign Born
12.74%
Non Citizen
4.95%
Naturalized
82.31% of Hereford residents were born in the United States, with 71.55% having been born in Texas. 12.74% 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% |