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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bedford

Kentucky · 677 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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Bedford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,528. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 9% 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 $62,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

677
−13%since 1990
from 779 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,489 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 2,864 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
−12%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2373925487038581990201020202024Bedford
2024386
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,528
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,555 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,818
+53%since 1990
from $9,669 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$391
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
51.1%
−18.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
48.9% rent
2.0
+5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(659)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(42)
6
+76%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Kentucky?

Bedford, Kentucky has about 677 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bedford, Kentucky earns about $31,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford, Kentucky expensive?

In Bedford, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Kentucky?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford, Kentucky?

About 15.5% of people in Bedford, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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