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Bedford

Iowa · 1,440 residents · 1.605 sq mi
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Bedford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,114. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,440
−11%since 2000
from 1,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+4%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bedford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,114
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,552
+37%since 2000
from $14,313 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,578)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(74)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,400)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score5.9%(85)
Diversity Score
6
+28%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Iowa?

Bedford, Iowa has about 1,440 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Iowa?

The typical household in Bedford, Iowa earns about $40,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford, Iowa expensive?

In Bedford, Iowa, the median home is worth about $57,600, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Iowa?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford, Iowa?

About 8.6% of people in Bedford, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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