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Bedford

Texas · 47,152 residents · 10.03 sq mi
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Bedford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,436. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $116,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

47,152
+8%since 1990
from 43,762 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,701 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 4,363 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+14%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
43K45K47K49K51K1990201020202024Bedford
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,436
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,453 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,466
+48%since 1990
from $19,847 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$116,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$696
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $456 in 1990
US average: $602
55.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
45.0% rent
2.1
−5%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(40,789)
Black2.5%(1,091)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(2,052)
Asian2.2%(963)
Diversity Score25.5%(11,155)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(39,338)
Black3.6%(1,698)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(3,403)
Asian3.6%(1,698)
Diversity Score33.1%(15,611)
33
+30%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 93.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Texas?

Bedford, Texas has about 47,152 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Texas?

The typical household in Bedford, Texas earns about $54,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford, Texas expensive?

In Bedford, Texas, the median home is worth about $116,400, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Texas?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford, Texas?

About 3.7% of people in Bedford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,390 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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