Hereford, TX Metro Area is a small rural area located in the Texas Panhandle. It has a population of 18,675 and a population density of 12.21 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. The area is well known for its local businesses, such as Ross Funeral Home & Crematory and Hereford Glass Co. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to take part in such as hiking at Caprock Canyon State Park or hunting deer in the nearby units managed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Other demographic organizations in town include community groups such as the Old West Cowgirls Association and Rotary Clubs of Deaf Smith County. Local sporting events range from baseball games at Whiteface Stadium to bull riding at the Amarillo National Centre annually held during May and October.
The population in Hereford Metro Area is 18,675. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hereford Metro Area is 32.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hereford Metro Area is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hereford Metro Area
- 55.1% are married
- 8.1% are divorced
- 39.7% are married with children
- 18.5% have children, but are single
Race in Hereford Metro Area
- 25.9% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 71.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander