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Bedford

County:
Taylor County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.605
State:
Iowa

Bedford is a city located in Taylor County, Iowa. Bedford has a 2026 population of 1,465. It is also the county seat of Taylor County. Bedford is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,491 in 2020.

The median household income in Bedford is $60,781 with a poverty rate of 9.96%. The median age in Bedford is 41.1 years: 40.6 years for males, and 42.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.3 males.

1.5K
Total Population
913
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.27%
Growth

Bedford Population

Bedford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,465-4-0.27%
20251,469-5-0.34%
20241,474-26-1.73%
20231,50080.54%
20221,492-2-0.13%
20211,49430.2%
20201,491-8-0.53%
20191,40400%
20181,404120.86%
20171,392-22-1.56%
20161,414-9-0.63%
20151,423100.71%
20141,413-12-0.84%
20131,425-8-0.56%
20121,433-7-0.49%
20111,44000%
20101,44610.07%

Median Age

Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 40.6 years

Bedford Adults

There are 995 adults, (285 of whom are seniors) in Bedford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 654 (49%)
Male: 682 (51%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bedford includes 94.31% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,26094.31%
Two or more races483.59%
Black or African American100.75%
Asian90.67%
Other race90.67%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White322.4%
Asian90.67%
Other race50.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,22891.92%
Two or more races483.59%
Black or African American100.75%
Other race40.3%

Bedford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bedford 's average per capita income is $45,980. Household income levels show a median of $60,781. The poverty rate stands at 9.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,167-
Families$71,750$84,207
Households$60,781$71,026
Non Families$32,292$50,702

$45,980

Average Income

$60,781

Median Household Income

9.96%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)