Bedford Park is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Bedford Park has a 2024 population of 577. Bedford Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 595 in 2020.
The average household income in Bedford Park is $138,329 with a poverty rate of 8.72%. The median age in Bedford Park is 40.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bedford Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 456 | 73.67% |
| Other race | 63 | 10.18% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 9.85% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 6.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 207 | 2.99 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Married | 113 | 3.43 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Female | 43 | 3.74 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Non Family | 39 | 1.15 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 12 | 2.08 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
83.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 4.99% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 7.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 19.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 10.72% |
| High School Graduate | 145 | 36.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 4.24% |
| Some College | 66 | 16.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 258 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 115 | 85 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 24 | 0 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,958 | $85,714 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,417 | $103,889 | $102,708 |
| High School Graduate | $47,500 | $0 | $46,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,731 | $0 | $40,750 |
| Overall | $56,563 | $76,875 | $42,500 |
| Some College | $61,250 | $85,375 | $0 |
$56,563
Average Earnings
$76,875
Average Male
$42,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.57% of Bedford Park residents speak only English, while 30.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 253 | 39 | 15.42% |
| Other | 63 | 23 | 36.51% |
| Black | 39 | 9 | 23.08% |
| White | 309 | 6 | 1.94% |
8.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.37%
Male Poverty Rate
10.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford Park is Other, with 36.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford Park is White, with 1.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.69% |
| Some College | 2.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.08% |
| Male Employed | 5.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,214 | $143,492 |
| Households | $107,396 | $138,329 |
| Married Families | $119,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,875 | $110,228 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 10.32% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.55%
Born in Bedford Park
86.59%
Native Born
13.41%
Foreign Born
6.46%
Non Citizen
6.95%
Naturalized
86.59% of Bedford Park residents were born in the United States, with 82.55% having been born in Illinois. 6.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 555 | -5 | -0.89% |
| 2028 | 560 | -4 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 564 | -4 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 568 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 573 | -4 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 577 | -5 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 582 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 583 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 587 | -8 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 595 | -6 | -1% |
| 2019 | 601 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 600 | 11 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 589 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 591 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 594 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 591 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 593 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 592 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 589 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 590 | 0 | 0% |