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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bedford

New York · 1,724 residents · 3.559 sq mi
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Bedford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,325. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $486,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 177% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,724
−9%since 1990
from 1,899 in 1990
1990 – 2024
484 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 534 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+1%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bedford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,325
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $101,957 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$56,868
+11%since 1990
from $51,159 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$486,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+108%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $729 in 1990
US average: $602
93.9%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
6.1% rent
4.0
+9%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,892)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score5.8%(110)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,637)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(40)
Asian1.9%(32)
Diversity Score10.9%(187)
11
+87%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.9%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 95.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
31.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 33.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,724 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bedford, New York earns about $120,325 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 $486,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, New York?

About 58.9% 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 2.4% 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 175 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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