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Bedford

Indiana · 13,792 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 $42,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
13,792
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+1%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Bedford
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,893
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,605
+45%since 2000
from $17,649 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(12,710)
Black0.8%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(332)
Asian0.5%(75)
Other3.5%(476)
Diversity Score17.2%(2,367)
Diversity Score
17
+173%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Indiana?

Bedford, Indiana has about 13,792 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Indiana?

The typical household in Bedford, Indiana earns about $42,893 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 $107,200, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Indiana?

About 16.1% 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 16.1% 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 25 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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