Hereford City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 14597 residents, 4839 households, and 3731 families in the city. The population density was 2600.8 people per square mile (1004.17/km˛), making it the 101st most densely populated city in Texas. There were 5323 housing units at an average density of 948.8 per square mile (366.33/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.96 persons, and the average family size was 3.44 persons. In the city Age distribution was 34% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 107.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 114 females. The median age was 29.7 years, The median age of males was 27.8 years, for females the median age was 31.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 10198 White, 257 Black or African American, 119 American Indian, 38 Asian, 17 Native Hawaiian, 352 from two or more races and 3616 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29599, making it the 864th highest city by median household income in Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $33387, it would be the 972nd highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Texas. The per capita income for the city was $12787, it is Texas's 435th poorest city by per capita income. The median income is $17889, Males had a median income of $22029 versus $12060 for females.
In 2000, 4463 pupils and students, of which 49.79% are male and 50.21% are female, 30.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.89% nursery or pri school, 7.13% kindergarten, 52.66% elementary school, 24.69% high school and 9.63% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 14597 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 14597 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 14542 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 14357 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 14306 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 14212 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 14306 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 14285 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 14282 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 14416 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 14499 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 94 | 169 | 263 |
| Kindergarten | 210 | 108 | 318 |
| Elementary school | 1173 | 1177 | 2350 |
| High school | 540 | 562 | 1102 |
| College or graduate school | 205 | 225 | 430 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford city, Texas | $29599 | $33387 | $12787 |
| Deaf Smith County, Texas | $29601 | $32391 | $13119 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |