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New York · 1,874 residents · 3.559 sq mi
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Bedford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,179,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,874
+9%since 2000
from 1,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
527 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+21%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bedford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,325 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$150,649
+165%since 2000
from $56,868 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−19%since 2010
from 0.560 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,179,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
1.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+17%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,637)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(40)
Asian1.9%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,676)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(59)
Asian2.3%(44)
Other4.7%(88)
Diversity Score24.5%(460)
Diversity Score
25
+126%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.0%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, New York?

Bedford, New York has about 1,874 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, New York?

The typical household in Bedford, New York earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford, New York expensive?

In Bedford, New York, the median home is worth about $1,179,500.

How educated are people in Bedford, New York?

About 80.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford, New York?

About 10.0% of people in Bedford, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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