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Hereford, TX


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Hereford, Texas

Hereford, Texas, in Deaf Smith county, is 42 miles SW of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 241 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city is home to some 14,597 residents.

The People and Families of Hereford

In Hereford, about 59% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Hereford tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hereford had a median family income of $33,387.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($27,710) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hereford. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Hereford Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Hereford was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hereford, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Hereford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hereford Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hereford Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hereford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hereford, TX

Comparing Hereford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime33

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