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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bedford

Ohio · 14,214 residents · 5.342 sq mi
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Bedford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,943. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $92,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

14,214
−4%since 1990
from 14,822 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,661 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 2,775 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+8%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Bedford
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,943
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,082 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,076
+34%since 1990
from $14,935 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$609
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $471 in 1990
US average: $602
60.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
39.9% rent
2.5
+17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(14,015)
Black4.5%(671)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(56)
Asian0.7%(108)
Diversity Score13.8%(2,048)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(11,145)
Black17.6%(2,498)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(152)
Asian1.1%(153)
Diversity Score41.2%(5,849)
41
+198%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Ohio?

Bedford, Ohio has about 14,214 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Ohio?

The typical household in Bedford, Ohio earns about $36,943 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 $92,100, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Ohio?

About 18.2% 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 7.6% 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 608 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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