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Bedford, IN · 1 counties · 45,568 residents (2025 est.) · 449.146 sq mi
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Bedford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,468. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,102
−2%since 2000
from 45,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+13%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:45,568 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K45K46K47K1990201020202024Bedford
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,468
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,280 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,064
+99%since 2000
from $17,653 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−1%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(44,711)
Black0.4%(177)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(416)
Asian0.3%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(1,804)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(42,097)
Black0.2%(92)
Hispanic / Latino2%(900)
Asian0.6%(250)
Other3.9%(1,763)
Diversity Score15.9%(7,152)
Segregation Score20.4%(9,219)
Diversity Score
16
+304%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
−15%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

BedfordCENTRAL13,962
What's inside

1 component county

Lawrence CountyCENTRAL45,568
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, IN?

Bedford, IN has about 45,102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, IN?

The typical household in Bedford, IN earns about $66,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford, IN expensive?

In Bedford, IN, the median home is worth about $175,000, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, IN?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford, IN?

About 12.2% of people in Bedford, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,266 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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