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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bedford

New York · 1,899 residents · 3.559 sq mi
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Bedford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,957. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $378,800. With a median age of 39.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 209% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,899
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
534 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bedford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$101,957
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,325 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$51,159
−10%vs 2000
vs $56,868 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$378,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $486,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$729
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $2,001 in 2000
US average: $450
87.1%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.9% in 2000
12.9% rent
3.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,892)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(110)
6
−47%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.3%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
28.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.3 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bedford, New York?

Bedford, New York has about 1,899 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bedford, New York earns about $101,957 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 $378,800, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, New York?

About 53.3% 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 1.1% of people in Bedford, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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