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Hereford, TX
City in Deaf Smith County, Texas.
Population
14,840
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,347
ZIP codes
0
Hereford and its ZIP codes
Hereford at a glance
- Hereford is about 20 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 209th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $56,868 a year, 28% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,700 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $953 a month.
Local data for Hereford, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hereford, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,868
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$109,700
Median rent
$953/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
29.4
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,600), German Americans (428), Cuban Americans (236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Deaf Smith County. PPP loans are for Hereford.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,632
8,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,979
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.86M
FY 2026, $4,136 per person
How people get to work
Hereford, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hereford, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
824
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 23°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hereford, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
35.0%
U.S. 11.1% +23.9 pts
Cities near Hereford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| UmbargerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| DimmittCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| FrionaCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| NazarethCity | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| WildoradoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.4 |
| CanyonCity | 29 mi | 8.1 |
| VegaCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hereford, TX in?
- Hereford is in Deaf Smith County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hereford, TX?
- About 14,840 people live in Hereford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hereford?
- Nearby places include Summerfield (8.5 mi), Umbarger (19 mi), Dimmitt (19 mi), Friona (23 mi), Nazareth (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023