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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bedford

Indiana · 13,817 residents · 12.21 sq mi
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Bedford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,800. With a median age of 38.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,817
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 13,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,132 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,603
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,022 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,219
−31%vs 2000
vs $17,649 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $455 in 2000
US average: $450
69.7%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.0% in 2000
30.3% rent
1.7
−25%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(13,636)
Black0.9%(128)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(65)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0.2%(25)
Diversity Score4.4%(605)
4
−30%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.6%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bedford, Indiana?

Bedford, Indiana has about 13,817 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Indiana?

The typical household in Bedford, Indiana earns about $23,603 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 $39,800, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Indiana?

About 11.3% 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 11.4% of people in Bedford, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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