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Bedford

Ohio · 13,074 residents · 5.342 sq mi
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Bedford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,777. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,074
−8%since 2000
from 14,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,447 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,777
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,943 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,732
+13%since 2000
from $20,076 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(6,963)
Black41.4%(5,417)
Hispanic / Latino2%(256)
Asian0.9%(112)
Other2.7%(353)
Diversity Score68.2%(8,912)
Diversity Score
68
+66%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Ohio?

Bedford, Ohio has about 13,074 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Ohio?

The typical household in Bedford, Ohio earns about $40,777 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 $112,000, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Ohio?

About 17.1% 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 17.2% 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 1,748 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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