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Bedford

Ohio · 12,723 residents (2025 est.) · 5.342 sq mi
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Bedford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,308. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,931
−9%since 2000
from 14,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,421 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,723 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Bedford
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,308
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,943 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,940
+69%since 2000
from $20,076 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+1%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,059
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(11,145)
Black17.6%(2,498)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(152)
Asian1.1%(153)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(5,849)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(4,236)
Black57.7%(7,461)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(567)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(667)
Diversity Score69.4%(8,974)
Diversity Score
69
+69%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Ohio?

Bedford, Ohio has about 12,931 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Ohio?

The typical household in Bedford, Ohio earns about $57,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford, Ohio expensive?

In Bedford, Ohio, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $1,059 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Ohio?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford, Ohio?

About 13.6% of people in Bedford, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,891 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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