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Bedford

New York · 1,834 residents · 3.559 sq mi
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Bedford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,888. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $923,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 207% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,834
+6%since 2000
from 1,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
515 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bedford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,888
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,325 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,015
+55%since 2000
from $56,868 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$923,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,316
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,613)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(133)
Asian2.8%(52)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score25.1%(460)
Diversity Score
25
+131%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, New York?

Bedford, New York has about 1,834 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bedford, New York earns about $170,888 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 $923,400, and the typical rent is about $1,316 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, New York?

About 62.2% 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 1.0% 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 65 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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