Bedford, IA
Bedford Map
Bedford Overview
1,416
TOTAL POPULATION
685
MALE POPULATION
731
FEMALE POPULATION
93.71
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,570
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,793
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,838
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
757
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Bedford Zip Codes
Bedford Area Codes
Race in Bedford
The most populous races in Bedford are White / Caucasian (1,355 | 95.7%), Two or more Races (50 | 3.5%), and Black / African American (7 | 0.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 7 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,355 | 95.7% |
| Two or more Races | 50 | 3.5% |
| Some other Race | 4 | 0.3% |
| Total | 1,416 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Bedford
The most populous ancestries reported in Bedford are German (343 | 24.2%), English (340 | 24.0%), Irish (124 | 8.8%), American (123 | 8.7%), and Swiss (56 | 4.0%), together accounting for 69.6% of all Bedford residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 123 | 8.7% |
| Blackfeet | 31 | 2.2% |
| British | 10 | 0.7% |
| Cherokee | 43 | 3.0% |
| Croatian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 2 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 16 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 34 | 2.4% |
| Eastern European | 4 | 0.3% |
| English | 340 | 24.0% |
| European | 38 | 2.7% |
| French | 20 | 1.4% |
| French Canadian | 5 | 0.4% |
| German | 343 | 24.2% |
| Irish | 124 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 14 | 1.0% |
| Lithuanian | 8 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 13 | 0.9% |
| Scotch-Irish | 5 | 0.4% |
| Scottish | 36 | 2.5% |
| Swedish | 4 | 0.3% |
| Swiss | 56 | 4.0% |
| Welsh | 3 | 0.2% | View All 24 Rows |
Immigrants in Bedford
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bedford came from Europe (5 | 0.4%), and Northern Europe (5 | 0.4%), together accounting for 0.7% of all Bedford residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Europe | 5 | 0.4% |
| Northern Europe | 5 | 0.4% | View All 2 Rows |
Sex and Age in Bedford
Sex and Age in Bedford
The most populous age groups in Bedford are 10 to 14 Years (69 | 10.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (65 | 8.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 38 (5.6%) | 49 (6.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 36 (5.3%) | 52 (7.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 69 (10.1%) | 44 (6.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 49 (7.1%) | 39 (5.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 33 (4.8%) | 34 (4.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 61 (8.9%) | 45 (6.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 31 (4.5%) | 48 (6.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 34 (5.0%) | 25 (3.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 59 (8.6%) | 42 (5.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 3 (0.4%) | 32 (4.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 54 (7.9%) | 41 (5.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 53 (7.7%) | 53 (7.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 52 (7.6%) | 65 (8.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 24 (3.5%) | 32 (4.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 44 (6.4%) | 54 (7.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 13 (1.9%) | 23 (3.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 24 (3.5%) | 17 (2.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 8 (1.2%) | 36 (4.9%) |
| Total | 685 (100.0%) | 731 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Bedford
Median Family Size in Bedford
The median family size in Bedford is 3.11 persons per family, with single male/father families (29 | 8.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (32 | 9.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 271 (81.6%) | 3.14 |
| Single Male/Father | 29 (8.7%) | 3.38 |
| Single Female/Mother | 32 (9.6%) | 2.53 |
| Total Families | 332 (100.0%) | 3.11 |
Median Household Size in Bedford
The median household size in Bedford is 2.38 persons per household, with single male/father households (29 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.66 persons per household. non-family households (241 | 42.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 271 (47.3%) | 3.15 |
| Single Male/Father | 29 (5.1%) | 3.66 |
| Single Female/Mother | 32 (5.6%) | 2.69 |
| Non-family | 241 (42.1%) | 1.31 |
| Total Households | 573 (100.0%) | 2.38 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bedford
Out of a total of 573 households in Bedford, 332 (57.9%) are family households, while 241 (42.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 161, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 194.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 194 (33.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 161 (28.1%) | 37 (6.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 54 (9.4%) | 10 (1.8%) |
| 4-Person Households | 40 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 52 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 25 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 332 (57.9%) | 241 (42.1%) |
Female Fertility in Bedford
Fertility by Age in Bedford
Average fertility rate in Bedford is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.6% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 11 (78.6%) | 87.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 3 (21.4%) | 27.0 |
| Total | 14 (100.0%) | 50.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bedford
50.0% of women with births (14) in Bedford are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 63.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 4 (36.4%) | 7 (63.6%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7 (50.0%) | 7 (50.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Bedford
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 10 (71.4%) | 74.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4 (28.6%) | 105.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 14 (100.0%) | 50.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bedford
50.0% of women with births in Bedford are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 70.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 3 (30.0%) | 7 (70.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7 (50.0%) | 7 (50.0%) |
Income in Bedford
Income Overview in Bedford
Per Capita Income in Bedford is $29,570, while median incomes of families and households are $76,793 and $61,838 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,416 | $29,570 |
| Median Family Income | 332 | $76,793 |
| Mean Family Income | 332 | $80,260 |
| Median Household Income | 573 | $61,838 |
| Mean Household Income | 573 | $70,908 |
| Income Deficit | 332 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,416 | 24.72% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,416 | 75.28¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,416 | 0.36 |
Earnings by Sex in Bedford
Average Earnings in Bedford are $38,274, $45,385 for men and $34,167 for women, a difference of 24.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 420 (51.8%) | $45,385 |
| Female | 390 (48.1%) | $34,167 |
| Total | 810 (100.0%) | $38,274 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bedford
The most common earnings brackets in Bedford are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (71 | 16.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (56 | 14.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 23 (5.5%) | 11 (2.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 16 (3.8%) | 18 (4.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 2 (0.5%) | 30 (7.7%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 9 (2.1%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 2 (0.5%) | 21 (5.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 5 (1.2%) | 11 (2.8%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 10 (2.4%) | 14 (3.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 5 (1.2%) | 23 (5.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 2 (0.5%) | 27 (6.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 34 (8.1%) | 13 (3.3%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 49 (11.7%) | 12 (3.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 16 (3.8%) | 15 (3.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 18 (4.3%) | 47 (12.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 17 (4.1%) | 18 (4.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 18 (4.3%) | 28 (7.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 71 (16.9%) | 33 (8.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 57 (13.6%) | 56 (14.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 21 (5.0%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21 (5.0%) | 7 (1.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 24 (5.7%) | 3 (0.8%) |
| Total | 420 (100.0%) | 390 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bedford
Average earnings in Bedford are $48,750 for men and $38,214 for women, a difference of 21.6%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,875, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $37,679. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,229, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,375.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $55,875 | $58,229 |
| High School Diploma | $52,721 | $22,375 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $37,679 | $39,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,500 | $31,875 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $48,750 | $38,214 |
Family Income in Bedford
Family Income Brackets in Bedford
According to the Bedford family income data, there are 102 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.7% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 3 | 0.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3 | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10 | 3.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13 | 3.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 50 | 15.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 54 | 16.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 102 | 30.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 93 | 28.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $200,000+ | 4 | 1.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bedford
3-person families (43 | 13.0%) account for the highest median family income in Bedford with $120,417 per family, while 3-person families (43 | 13.0%) have the highest median income of $40,139 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 172 (51.8%) | $63,125 |
| 3-Person Families | 43 (13.0%) | $120,417 |
| 4-Person Families | 43 (13.0%) | $76,058 |
| 5-Person Families | 54 (16.3%) | $79,500 |
| 6-Person Families | 20 (6.0%) | $113,750 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 332 (100.0%) | $76,793 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bedford
The median family income in Bedford is $76,793, with families comprising 3+ earners (41) having the highest median family income of $117,292, while families with no earners (49) have the lowest median family income of $44,844, accounting for 12.3% and 14.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 49 (14.8%) | $44,844 |
| 1 Earner | 80 (24.1%) | $51,944 |
| 2 Earners | 162 (48.8%) | $80,417 |
| 3+ Earners | 41 (12.3%) | $117,292 |
| Total | 332 (100.0%) | $76,793 |
Household Income in Bedford
Household Income Brackets in Bedford
With 123 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Bedford, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (1.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 20 | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 29 | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 54 | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 35 | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 85 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 90 | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 123 | 21.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 111 | 19.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19 | 3.3% |
| $200,000+ | 7 | 1.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Bedford
The median household income in Bedford is $61,838, with the highest median household income of $85,809 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 197 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,438, with 58 households (10.1%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 58 (10.1%) | $28,438 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 151 (26.4%) | $77,128 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 197 (34.4%) | $85,809 |
| 65+ Years | 167 (29.1%) | $42,574 |
| Total | 573 (100.0%) | $61,838 |
Poverty in Bedford
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bedford
With 4.9% poverty level for males and 9.8% for females among the residents of Bedford, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (30.0%) and 10 females (25.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 7 (18.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 3 (30.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 3 (4.4%) | 6 (10.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 4 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 7 (13.5%) | 10 (25.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 7 (8.4%) | 12 (12.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (8.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (17.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (10.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1 (3.1%) | 7 (11.3%) |
| Total | 32 (4.9%) | 70 (9.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bedford
According to the poverty statistics in Bedford, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 31 (81.6%) | 49 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 7 (70.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 65 (95.6%) | 51 (89.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 24 (85.7%) | 34 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 45 (86.5%) | 29 (74.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 76 (91.6%) | 81 (87.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 92 (100.0%) | 67 (100.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 57 (100.0%) | 67 (91.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 93 (100.0%) | 98 (83.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 68 (100.0%) | 77 (89.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 31 (96.9%) | 55 (88.7%) |
| Total | 616 (95.1%) | 647 (90.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bedford
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 158 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 54 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 271 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bedford
According to the poverty data in Bedford, 17.2% or 5 single-father households and 18.8% or 6 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (23.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 5 (100.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5 (17.2%) | 6 (18.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bedford
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (16.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (18.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Bedford
Employment by Class of Employer in Bedford
Among the 700 employed individuals in Bedford, private company employees (439 | 62.7%), local government employees (86 | 12.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (80 | 11.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 439 | 62.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 13 | 1.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 80 | 11.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 31 | 4.4% |
| Local Government Employees | 86 | 12.3% |
| State Government Employees | 43 | 6.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 8 | 1.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 700 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Bedford
According to the labor force statistics for Bedford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,128), 67.1% or 757 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 45 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 97.0% or 65 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.0% or 36 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 60 (68.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 65 (97.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 88 (83.0%) | 9 (10.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 72 (91.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 153 (95.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 116 (89.2%) | 36 (31.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 86 (81.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 89 (76.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (11.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 10 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 757 (67.1%) | 45 (5.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bedford
According to labor force statistics for Bedford, 86.5% of individuals (604) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (698) are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 45 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 96.9% or 94 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.7% or 34 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 47 (77.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 195 (81.6%) | 13 (5.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 268 (89.0%) | 38 (12.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 94 (96.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 604 (86.5%) | 52 (7.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Bedford
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bedford are Management (99 | 13.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89 | 12.5%), Community & Social Service (66 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (58 | 8.2%), and Health Technologists (27 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bedford, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Management (67.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 67 (67.7%) | 32 (32.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 28 (42.4%) | 38 (57.6%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 23 (39.7%) | 35 (60.3%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 11 (12.4%) | 78 (87.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 2 (7.4%) | 25 (92.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 111 (42.2%) | 152 (57.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 350 (49.2%) | 362 (50.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Bedford are Security & Protection (43 | 6.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (31 | 4.3%), Law Enforcement (24 | 3.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (19 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (11 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Bedford, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (40.0%), Law Enforcement (37.5%), and Healthcare Support (25.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (93.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 2 (25.0%) | 6 (75.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 9 (20.9%) | 34 (79.1%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 9 (37.5%) | 15 (62.5%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 2 (6.5%) | 29 (93.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 2 (40.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 15 (15.3%) | 83 (84.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 350 (49.2%) | 362 (50.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bedford are Office & Administration (79 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (32 | 4.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 21 (65.6%) | 11 (34.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 14 (17.7%) | 65 (82.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 35 (31.5%) | 76 (68.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 350 (49.2%) | 362 (50.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bedford are Construction & Extraction (35 | 4.9%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 2.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 33 (94.3%) | 2 (5.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 58 (96.7%) | 2 (3.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 350 (49.2%) | 362 (50.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bedford are Production (150 | 21.1%), Material Moving (23 | 3.2%), and Transportation (7 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 111 (74.0%) | 39 (26.0%) |
| Transportation | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 13 (56.5%) | 10 (43.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 131 (72.8%) | 49 (27.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 350 (49.2%) | 362 (50.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Bedford
Employment Industries in Bedford
The major employment industries in Bedford include Manufacturing (167 | 23.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (128 | 18.0%), Educational Services (62 | 8.7%), Retail Trade (61 | 8.6%), and Construction (59 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bedford
The Bedford industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Construction (89.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (91.4%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 32 (78.0%) | 9 (22.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 53 (89.8%) | 6 (10.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 107 (64.1%) | 60 (35.9%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 30 (49.2%) | 31 (50.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 17 (65.4%) | 9 (34.6%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 (13.6%) | 19 (86.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 17 (27.4%) | 45 (72.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 11 (8.6%) | 117 (91.4%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 17 (50.0%) | 17 (50.0%) |
| Public Administration | 16 (43.2%) | 21 (56.8%) |
| Total | 350 (49.2%) | 362 (50.8%) |
Education in Bedford
School Enrollment in Bedford
The most common levels of schooling among the 315 students in Bedford are elementary school (78 | 24.8%), middle school (75 | 23.8%), and high school (67 | 21.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 11 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 6.7% |
| Elementary School | 78 | 24.8% |
| Middle School | 75 | 23.8% |
| High School | 67 | 21.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 59 | 18.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 4 | 1.3% |
| Total | 315 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bedford
Out of a total of 315 students who are enrolled in schools in Bedford, 11 (3.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 304 (96.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (38.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 85 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 95 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 8 (61.5%) | 5 (38.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 15 (71.4%) | 6 (28.6%) |
| Total | 304 (96.5%) | 11 (3.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bedford
Education (36 | 29.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (24 | 19.7%), business (17 | 13.9%), computers & mathematics (15 | 12.3%), and communications (8 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 122 individuals in Bedford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 15 | 12.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 24 | 19.7% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 5 | 4.1% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 7 | 5.7% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Business | 17 | 13.9% |
| Education | 36 | 29.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 4 | 3.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 8 | 6.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 6 | 4.9% |
| Total | 122 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Bedford
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bedford
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bedford are males with 3 vehicles (127, accounting for 36.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (134, making up 36.3%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 2 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 32 (9.1%) | 84 (24.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 107 (30.6%) | 88 (25.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 127 (36.3%) | 134 (38.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 60 (17.1%) | 44 (12.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 22 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 350 (100.0%) | 350 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Bedford
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bedford are less than 5 minutes (133 commuters, 19.5%), 25 to 29 minutes (130 commuters, 19.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (130 commuters, 19.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 133 | 19.5% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 127 | 18.6% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 32 | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 26 | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 33 | 4.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 130 | 19.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 130 | 19.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 27 | 4.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 6 | 0.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 26 | 3.8% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 12 | 1.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Bedford
The most common commute times in Bedford are 5 to 9 minutes (68 commuters, 19.5%) for males and less than 5 minutes (73 commuters, 21.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 60 (17.2%) | 73 (21.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 68 (19.5%) | 59 (17.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 27 (7.8%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 12 (3.5%) | 14 (4.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 18 (5.2%) | 15 (4.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 67 (19.3%) | 63 (18.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 64 (18.4%) | 66 (19.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (8.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 2 (0.6%) | 4 (1.2%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 21 (6.0%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 9 (2.6%) | 3 (0.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bedford
The most frequent times of departure to work in Bedford are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (77, 22.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (59, 17.7%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 5 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 35 (10.1%) | 20 (6.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 39 (11.2%) | 41 (12.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 33 (9.5%) | 20 (6.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 5 (1.4%) | 38 (11.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 26 (7.5%) | 37 (11.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 77 (22.1%) | 59 (17.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 51 (14.7%) | 40 (12.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 15 (4.3%) | 8 (2.4%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 9 (2.6%) | 23 (6.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 37 (10.6%) | 23 (6.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 16 (4.6%) | 22 (6.6%) |
| Total | 348 (100.0%) | 334 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Bedford
Occupancy by Ownership in Bedford
Of the total 573 dwellings in Bedford, owner-occupied units account for 461 (80.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 112 (19.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 461 | 80.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 112 | 19.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 573 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Bedford
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 194 | 33.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 198 | 34.5% |
| 3-Person Household | 64 | 11.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 117 | 20.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 573 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bedford
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 142 (73.2%) | 52 (26.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 162 (81.8%) | 36 (18.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 55 (85.9%) | 9 (14.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 102 (87.2%) | 15 (12.8%) |
| Total Housing Units | 461 (80.4%) | 112 (19.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bedford
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 25 (73.5%) | 9 (26.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 194 (80.2%) | 48 (19.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 168 (75.3%) | 55 (24.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 74 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bedford
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 145 | 25.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 64 | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 68 | 11.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 129 | 22.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 101 | 17.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 40 | 7.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 26 | 4.5% |
| Total | 573 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Bedford
Median Income by Occupancy in Bedford
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 461 (80.4%) | $75,552 |
| Renter-Occupied | 112 (19.6%) | $33,333 |
| Average | 573 (100.0%) | $61,838 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bedford
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 4 (0.9%) | 2 (1.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 14 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11 (2.4%) | 18 (16.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 18 (3.9%) | 5 (4.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 14 (3.0%) | 17 (15.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 19 (4.1%) | 16 (14.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 67 (14.5%) | 18 (16.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 74 (16.1%) | 16 (14.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 118 (25.6%) | 5 (4.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 96 (20.8%) | 15 (13.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 26 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 461 (100.0%) | 112 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bedford
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 31 (6.7%) | 5 (4.5%) |
| $300 to $499 | 94 (20.4%) | 25 (22.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 138 (29.9%) | 41 (36.6%) |
| $800 to $999 | 70 (15.2%) | 18 (16.1%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 103 (22.3%) | 10 (8.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 14 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 5 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 4 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 2 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 461 (100.0%) | 112 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Bedford
Housing Structures in Bedford
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 510 | 89.0% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 12 | 2.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 26 | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 3 | 0.5% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 22 | 3.8% |
| Total | 573 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bedford
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 439 (86.1%) | 71 (13.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 461 (80.4%) | 112 (19.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bedford
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 6 (1.3%) | 30 (26.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 119 (25.8%) | 66 (58.9%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 159 (34.5%) | 8 (7.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 177 (38.4%) | 8 (7.1%) |
| Total | 461 (100.0%) | 112 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bedford
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 358 (77.7%) | 69 (61.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 7 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 79 (17.1%) | 41 (36.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 17 (3.7%) | 2 (1.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 461 (100.0%) | 112 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Bedford
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 1 (0.2%) | 4 (3.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 113 (24.5%) | 57 (50.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 178 (38.6%) | 36 (32.1%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 169 (36.7%) | 15 (13.4%) |
| Total | 461 (100.0%) | 112 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Bedford
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bedford
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 186 | 275 |
| Median Property Value | $72,900 | $103,800 |
| Median Household Income | $57,500 | $22 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $430 | $2 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,039 | $9 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bedford
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 64 (34.4%) | 57 (20.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 71 (38.2%) | 73 (26.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 45 (24.2%) | 139 (50.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 6 (3.2%) | 6 (2.2%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 186 (100.0%) | 275 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bedford
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 10 (5.4%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 25 (13.4%) | 8 (2.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8 (4.3%) | 18 (6.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 25 (13.4%) | 11 (4.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 43 (23.1%) | 42 (15.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 42 (22.6%) | 31 (11.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29 (15.6%) | 76 (27.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 4 (2.1%) | 67 (24.4%) |
| Total | 186 (100.0%) | 275 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bedford
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 126 (67.7%) | 77,218 (28,079.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 31 (16.7%) | 193 (70.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 11 (5.9%) | 47 (17.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 14 (7.5%) | 4 (1.5%) |
| Total | 186 (100.0%) | 275 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bedford
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 62 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 66 (35.5%) | 47 (17.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 58 (31.2%) | 121 (44.0%) |
| Total | 186 (100.0%) | 275 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Bedford
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bedford
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 102 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 252 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 87 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 132 (75.0%) | 44 (25.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 149 (93.7%) | 10 (6.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 94 (72.3%) | 36 (27.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 187 (88.6%) | 24 (11.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 154 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 94 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,251 (91.6%) | 114 (8.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bedford
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 102 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 252 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 87 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bedford
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 118 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 189 (97.4%) | 5 (2.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 177 (98.3%) | 3 (1.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 350 (88.6%) | 45 (11.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 415 (87.2%) | 61 (12.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bedford
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 57 (55.9%) | 49 (48.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 88 (34.9%) | 164 (65.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 12 (13.8%) | 75 (86.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 24 (13.6%) | 112 (63.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 13 (8.2%) | 149 (93.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 42 (32.3%) | 52 (40.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 16 (7.6%) | 178 (84.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 154 (100.0%) | 97 (63.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 94 (100.0%) | 66 (70.2%) |
| Total | 500 (36.6%) | 942 (69.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bedford
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7 (5.2%) | 20 (15.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 9 (3.7%) | 34 (13.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 19 (27.9%) | 25 (29.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (37.5%) | 21 (33.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bedford
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 5 (2.1%) | 6 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (26.5%) | 9 (10.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (34.4%) | 10 (16.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (3.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (7.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (7.3%) | 5 (5.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7 (5.2%) | 15 (11.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2 (0.8%) | 8 (3.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (14.7%) | 5 (5.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (11.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (2.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4 (1.7%) | 11 (4.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11 (16.2%) | 8 (9.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (9.4%) | 18 (29.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2 (0.8%) | 5 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.6%) |
Technology Access in Bedford
Computing Device Access in Bedford
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 426 | 74.4% |
| Smartphone | 463 | 80.8% |
| Tablet | 372 | 64.9% |
| No Computing Device | 36 | 6.3% |
| Total | 573 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Bedford
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 2 | 0.4% |
| Broadband Home | 422 | 73.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 60 | 10.5% |
| Satellite Internet | 18 | 3.1% |
| No Internet | 69 | 12.0% |
| Total | 573 | 100.0% |
Bedford Summary
Bedford, Iowa is a small city located in Taylor County in the south-central part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the South Fork of the Grand River, and is the county seat of Taylor County. The city has a population of approximately 2,000 people, and is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Bedford was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was named after the town of Bedford in Ohio, and was originally known as “Bedford Station”. The town was incorporated in 1858, and the first post office was established in 1859.
In the late 19th century, Bedford was a thriving agricultural community, with a variety of businesses and industries. The town was home to a number of flour mills, a brickyard, a creamery, a canning factory, and a number of other businesses.
In the early 20th century, Bedford experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to a number of banks, a hotel, a movie theater, and a variety of other businesses.
Geography
Bedford is located in south-central Iowa, in Taylor County. The city is situated on the banks of the South Fork of the Grand River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located approximately 50 miles east of Des Moines, and is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The climate in Bedford is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 35 inches.
Economy
The economy of Bedford is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to a number of agricultural businesses, including grain elevators, feed mills, and livestock operations. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a metal fabrication plant.
The city is also home to a number of retail businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a variety of other shops. The city is also home to a number of restaurants, bars, and other businesses.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Bedford was 2,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Bedford was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income in the city was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Bedford?
Total Population of Bedford is 1,416.
What is the Total Male Population of Bedford?
Total Male Population of Bedford is 685.
What is the Total Female Population of Bedford?
Total Female Population of Bedford is 731.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bedford?
There are 93.71 Males per 100 Females in Bedford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bedford?
There are 106.72 Females per 100 Males in Bedford.
What is the Median Population Age in Bedford?
Median Population Age in Bedford is 41.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bedford
Average Family Size in Bedford is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bedford
Average Household Size in Bedford is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bedford?
Per Capita income in Bedford is $29,570.
What is the Median Family Income in Bedford?
Median Family Income in Bedford is $76,793.
What is the Median Household income in Bedford?
Median Household Income in Bedford is $61,838.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bedford?
Income or Wage Gap in Bedford is 24.7%.
Women in Bedford earn 75.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bedford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bedford is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bedford?
There are 757 People in the Labor Forcein in Bedford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bedford?
67.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Bedford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bedford?
Unemployment Rate in Bedford is 5.9%.