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36%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
10%
Household income NAT. AVG.
39%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexHerefordPennsylvaniaNational
Income per capita$28,800$45,532$44,883
Median household income$89,367$80,478$81,333
Median income owner occupied$72,912$100,571$106,172
Median income renter occupied$141,257$46,621$52,080
Median earnings male$22,931$57,544$54,343
Median earnings female$52,502$39,017$38,439
Unemployment rate3.0%4.7%4.9%
Poverty level1.9%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Hereford is 36% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Hereford is 10% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Hereford is 39% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Hereford is 87% lower than the national average

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      $59,572 $89,367 $178,734
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      $53,646 $80,478 $160,956
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Hereford median earnings by income bracket

      Hereford employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.7%7.7%
      Manufacturing sector7.0%7.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services5.5%5.5%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities18.0%18.0%
      Education, health & social services32.9%32.9%
      Other28.9%28.9%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Milford Square, PA1,348$237,431191.9%
      Spinnerstown, PA1,732$189,286132.7%
      Pottsgrove, PA3,329$166,215104.4%
      Ancient Oaks, PA7,641$153,76589.1%
      Gilbertsville, PA6,170$151,96186.8%
      Hereford, PA1,522$89,3679.9%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Munford, AL1,522$44,66645.1%
      South Windham, CT1,522$86,0285.8%
      Clyde, NC1,522$85,4455.1%
      Park River, ND1,522$80,0491.6%
      Bement, IL1,523$70,83112.9%
      Hereford, PA1,522$89,3679.9%
      Source: The Hereford, PA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.