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Bedford Park

Illinois · 602 residents · 5.934 sq mi
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Bedford Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $207,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
602
+5%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
−3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4985465946426901990201020202024Bedford Park
2024586
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,375
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,871
+65%since 2000
from $22,887 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+35.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,341
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
9.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(522)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(38)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(332)
Black2.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(222)
Asian1.7%(10)
Other3.4%(21)
Diversity Score69.3%(417)
Diversity Score
69
+275%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+94%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford Park, Illinois?

Bedford Park, Illinois has about 602 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Bedford Park, Illinois earns about $99,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford Park, Illinois expensive?

In Bedford Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $207,600, and the typical rent is about $1,341 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford Park, Illinois?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford Park, Illinois?

About 3.7% of people in Bedford Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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