Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hereford, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,840

Median Agei

29.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

84.5%12,540

White

13.7%2,036

Black

1%147

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%69

Two or More

0.3%48

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11%922

High School Diploma

31.9%2,676

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%473

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%635

Associate's Degree

4.6%387

Bachelor's Degree

6%500

Master's Degree

1.5%123

Professional Degree

0.3%27

Doctorate

0.7%57

HS or Higher

69.2%

BA or Higher

8.4%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,700

Median Renti

$953

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.4%3,234

Renter-Occupied

33.6%1,639

Total Units

5,522

Homeownership

66.4%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.8%349

$50K–$100K

33.2%1,073

$100K–$150K

20.1%650

$150K–$200K

14.5%468

$200K–$300K

15.2%492

$300K–$500K

5.8%188

$500K–$1M

0.1%2

$1M+

0.4%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

203

$500–$750

236

$750–$1,000

473

$1,000–$1,250

366

$1,250–$1,500

122

$1,500–$2,000

175

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%72

2010–2019

1.9%107

2000–2009

11.6%638

1990–1999

4.1%227

1980–1989

7.7%426

1970–1979

23.9%1,317

1960–1969

25.6%1,416

1950–1959

13.4%741

1940–1949

6.6%367

1939 or earlier

3.8%211

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%3,467

Electricity

28.6%1,393

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,868

Mean Household Incomei

$68,999

Per Capita Incomei

$23,802

Poverty Ratei

15.5%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

7,068

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%316

$10K–$15K

4.4%212

$15K–$20K

2.6%125

$20K–$25K

5.2%252

$25K–$30K

2.8%138

$30K–$35K

3.8%183

$35K–$40K

7.2%349

$40K–$45K

8.1%393

$45K–$50K

3.6%176

$50K–$60K

7.6%370

$60K–$75K

15.4%750

$75K–$100K

10.7%523

$100K–$125K

9.8%479

$125K–$150K

5.3%256

$150K–$200K

4%194

$200K+

3.2%157

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

229

Residentsi

511

Avg. Tenant Renti

$299/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers97 homes73% occupied$404/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8132 homes95% occupied$221/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,868/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

71.3%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

23.7%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

4.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

89.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.3% of subsidized households are minority

12.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,58817.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,274

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,718

Avg. Commutei

15.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

285(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.2%Insured

21.8%Uninsured