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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bedford

Indiana · 13,768 residents · 12.21 sq mi
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Bedford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,022. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,200. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,768
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13,817 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,128 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,132 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+7%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Bedford
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,022
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,603 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,649
+44%since 1990
from $12,219 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
35.0% rent
2.3
+34%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(13,636)
Black0.9%(128)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(65)
Asian0.2%(28)
Diversity Score4.4%(605)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(13,261)
Black0.8%(109)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(173)
Asian0.5%(66)
Diversity Score6.3%(865)
6
+43%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 13,768 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Indiana?

The typical household in Bedford, Indiana earns about $31,022 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 $70,200, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Indiana?

About 12.5% 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 11.5% of people in Bedford, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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