Hereford, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Deaf Smith |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| - Land | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,816 ft (1,163 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 14,597 |
| - Density | 2,600.8/sq mi (1,004.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 79045 |
| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-33320[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1359066[2] |
Hereford is a city in Deaf Smith County, Texas, United States. The population was 14,597 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Deaf Smith County.[3]
Hereford's local water supply contains an unusually high level of naturally-occurring fluorine. Since fluoride is used to protect against tooth decay, Hereford earned the title "The Town Without a Toothache". It is also known as the Beef Capital of the World because of the large number of cattle fed in the area (the city is named for the Hereford breed). The local economy is affected significantly by growth in the dairy industry and ethanol industry.
The area is known for its semi-arid climate with heavy farming and ranching throughout the area sustained by irrigation from the Ogallala Aquifer.
Arrowhead Mills, a health-food company established by the nutritionist Jesse Frank Ford, began operations in Hereford in 1960. The company seeks to produce corn and wheat free from the use of pesticides.
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[edit] Geography
Hereford is located at (34.821961, -102.398617).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.6 square miles (14.5 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 14,597 people, 4,839 households, and 3,730 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,600.8 people per square mile (1,004.6/km²). There were 5,323 housing units at an average density of 948.4/sq mi (366.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.86% White, 1.76% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 24.77% from other races, and 2.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 61.37% of the population.
There were 4,839 households out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.44.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.0% 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 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,599, and the median income for a family was $33,387. Males had a median income of $26,488 versus $18,920 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,787. About 19.4% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
The City of Hereford is served by the Hereford Independent School District.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
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