Hereford, Texas
Hereford: city in Texas, United States
About
Hereford is a city located in the county of Deaf Smith in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,370 and a population density of 967 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,389 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hereford
| Population | 14,389 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Deaf Smith County |
| Postal code | 79045 |
| Phone Area Codes | 806 |
| Area | 15.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.8152,-102.3993 |
| Altitude | 3,816 feet / 1163 meters |
| Capital city | Hereford is capital of Deaf Smith County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:15:00 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 905 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Hereford is located at 34°48'55"N 102°23'58"W (34.8152100, -102.3993200).
Hereford map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Hereford decreased by 6.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,370 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,474 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,346 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,183 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,133 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,889 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,899 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,813 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,766 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,622 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,389 | -1.62% | estimation process |
People born in Hereford (9)
People born in Hereford, including astronaut Edgar Mitchell, actor and novelist Ron Ely, basketball player Kamie Ethridge, .
More notable people
- Bill Young (American football coach) he was born in 17/08/1946
- Cody Hodges (American football player) he was born in 20/11/1982
- Frank Ford (American businessman and activist) he was born in 16/01/1933
- Parker Bridwell (baseball player) he was born in 02/08/1991
- Bob Kelley (American football player) he was born in 08/05/1930
- Andrew Carnahan (American-football player (1983-)) he was born in 08/09/1983
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hereford, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229814 | West Texas A & M University | Canyon (TX) | 79016-0001 |
Closest post offices linked to Hereford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford Post Office | Hereford (TX) | 79045 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Hereford, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,065 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Hereford distances to largest Texas cities