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Bedford

Indiana · 13,962 residents (2025 est.) · 12.21 sq mi
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Bedford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,837
+1%since 2000
from 13,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,133 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+1%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,962 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Bedford
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,553
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,022 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,811
+80%since 2000
from $17,649 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+4%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(13,261)
Black0.8%(109)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(173)
Asian0.5%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(865)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(12,941)
Black0.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(378)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other3%(413)
Diversity Score15.5%(2,138)
Diversity Score
15
+146%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Indiana?

Bedford, Indiana has about 13,837 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Indiana?

The typical household in Bedford, Indiana earns about $49,553 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford, Indiana expensive?

In Bedford, Indiana, the median home is worth about $152,400, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Indiana?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford, Indiana?

About 16.2% of people in Bedford, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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