Hereford Population 2026

Hereford has a population of 15,021, making it the #3110 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. It is about 586× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

WashingtonHereford
Location of Hereford (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
15,021
Rank in United States
#3110
Coordinates
34.82°N, 102.40°W
~1,163 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,294 km
1,425 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Texas

CityPopulationRank in United States
Houston2,314,157#4
San Antonio1,526,656#7
Dallas1,326,087#9
Fort Worth1,008,106#11
Austin974,447#13
El Paso678,815#23
Arlington388,125#50
Corpus Christi316,239#60

Cities near Hereford

  • Amarillo198,645 people · ~69 km away
  • Clovis39,480 people · ~87 km away
  • Plainview20,919 people · ~95 km away
  • Dumas15,001 people · ~123 km away
  • Lubbock249,042 people · ~146 km away
  • Pampa18,177 people · ~153 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hereford?
Hereford has a population of 15,021 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3110 biggest city in United States.
What state is Hereford in?
Hereford is located in Texas, United States.
Is Hereford the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,294 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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