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Bedford Heights

Ohio · 11,020 residents · 4.547 sq mi
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Bedford Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,912. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,020
−3%since 2000
from 11,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,424 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+15%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Bedford Heights
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,912
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,084
+38%since 2000
from $21,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
53.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−12%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(3,103)
Black67%(7,616)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(182)
Asian1.9%(215)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.5%(6,427)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.4%(1,473)
Black76.9%(8,479)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(502)
Asian0.9%(104)
Other4.1%(456)
Diversity Score48.2%(5,312)
Diversity Score
48
−15%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford Heights, Ohio?

Bedford Heights, Ohio has about 11,020 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Bedford Heights, Ohio earns about $43,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Bedford Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $108,500, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford Heights, Ohio?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford Heights, Ohio?

About 14.9% of people in Bedford Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford Heights, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,111 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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