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Bedford

New York · 1,691 residents · 3.559 sq mi
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Bedford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $865,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 166% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,691
−2%since 2000
from 1,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
475 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bedford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,286
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,325 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,869
+49%since 2000
from $56,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$865,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,417)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(139)
Asian3.5%(60)
Other2.8%(47)
Diversity Score34.9%(590)
Diversity Score
35
+221%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
53.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−97.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, New York?

Bedford, New York has about 1,691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bedford, New York earns about $189,286 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 $865,500.

How educated are people in Bedford, New York?

About 81.5% 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 9.4% 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 208 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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