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Bedford

Kentucky · 526 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 $27,813. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 151 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,100. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
526
−22%since 2000
from 677 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,934 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+13%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2373925487038581990201020202024Bedford
2024386
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,813
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,955
+89%since 2000
from $14,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
56.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(659)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(483)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.4%(76)
Diversity Score36.3%(191)
Diversity Score
36
+491%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Kentucky?

Bedford, Kentucky has about 526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bedford, Kentucky earns about $27,813 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 $62,100, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Kentucky?

About 10.9% 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 32.2% 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 253 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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