This was 7.6 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,486.
90.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hereford for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 78 | 9.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 286 | 34.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 97 | 11.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 15 | 1.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 83 | 9.9 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 5.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 230 | 27.4 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 0.6 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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