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Bedford

Indiana · 13,413 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 $34,226. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
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
13,413
−3%since 2000
from 13,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,226
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,022 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,022
+13%since 2000
from $17,649 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(12,751)
Black0.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(243)
Asian0.9%(120)
Other0.8%(107)
Diversity Score10.5%(1,402)
Diversity Score
10
+66%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Indiana?

Bedford, Indiana has about 13,413 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Indiana?

The typical household in Bedford, Indiana earns about $34,226 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 $90,800, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Indiana?

About 13.2% 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 18.0% 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 404 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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