Bedford, Ohio Population 2022
Bedford is a city located in Cuyahoga County Ohio. Bedford has a 2020 population of 12,205. Bedford is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -6.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,054 in 2010.
The average household income in Bedford is $55,780 with a poverty rate of 10.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $850 per month, and the median house value is $91,400. The median age in Bedford is 40.7 years, 37.7 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
Bedford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bedfordwas:
- Black or African American: 56.19%
- White: 39.93%
- Two or more races: 1.73%
- Other race: 1.49%
- Asian: 0.66%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,097 | 56.19% |
| White | 5,044 | 39.93% |
| Two or More Races | 219 | 1.73% |
| Some Other Race | 188 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.66% |
Bedford Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,840 | 2.16 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 2,899 | 1.09 | 44.7 |
| Married | 1,571 | 3.11 | 78 |
| Female | 1,022 | 3.43 | 29.1 |
| Male | 348 | 3.09 | 51.1 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 205 | 2.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 515 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 3,328 | 37.57% |
| Some College | 2,107 | 23.79% |
| Associates Degree | 860 | 9.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,084 | 12.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 758 | 8.56% |
Bedford Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,364 | 4,191 | 951 |
| White | 4,077 | 3,596 | 824 |
| Hispanic | 156 | 96 | 53 |
| Other Race | 136 | 100 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 108 | 5 |
| Asian | 83 | 77 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 33.97%.
$36,984
Average Earnings
$41,453
Average Male
$34,262
Average Female
Bedford Language by Age
Bedford Language
95.31% of Bedford residents speak only English, while 4.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.78% of the population.
Bedford Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,092 | 851 | 12.00% |
| White | 4,773 | 376 | 7.88% |
| Other | 83 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 219 | 44 | 20.09% |
| Hispanic | 531 | 5 | 0.94% |
10.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.25%
Male Poverty Rate
11.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bedford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford is Multiple, with 20.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford is Hispanic, with 0.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.39%.
Bedford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Bedford Married by Age and Sex
Bedford Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Bedford Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 413 | 8.13% |
| White | 395 | 8.87% |
Bedford Veterans by Education
1.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.88%
Born in Bedford
96.59%
Native Born
3.41%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.59% of Bedford residents were born in the United States, with 82.88% having been born in Ohio. 1.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,205 | -84 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 12,289 | -84 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 12,373 | -84 | -0.67% |
| 2019 | 12,457 | -84 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 12,541 | -79 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 12,620 | -83 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 12,703 | -65 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 12,768 | -65 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 12,833 | -48 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 12,881 | -32 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 12,913 | -57 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 12,970 | -84 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 13,054 | -1,160 | -0.85% |
| 2000 | 14,214 | -608 | -0.42% |
| 1990 | 14,822 | -234 | -0.16% |
| 1980 | 15,056 | -2,496 | -1.52% |
| 1970 | 17,552 | 2,329 | 1.43% |
| 1960 | 15,223 | 6,118 | 5.27% |
| 1950 | 9,105 | 1,715 | 2.11% |
| 1940 | 7,390 | 576 | 0.81% |
| 1930 | 6,814 | 4,137 | 9.79% |
| 1920 | 2,677 | 0.00% |