Bedford Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County Ohio. Bedford Heights has a 2024 population of 10,629. Bedford Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,995 in 2020.
The average household income in Bedford Heights is $61,012 with a poverty rate of 11.31%. The median age in Bedford Heights is 47 years: 44.4 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bedford Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,221 | 75.19% |
| White | 1,769 | 16.18% |
| Two or more races | 779 | 7.13% |
| Other race | 130 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,116 | 1.78 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Non Family | 3,859 | 1.04 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Female | 1,031 | 3.19 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Married | 1,001 | 2.77 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Male | 225 | 3.65 | 32 | 68 |
2.92
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
43.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 628 | 7.4% |
| Associates Degree | 764 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,020 | 12.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 493 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 2,785 | 32.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 1.63% |
| Some College | 2,663 | 31.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,259 | 5,723 | 1,266 |
| White | 1,504 | 1,302 | 140 |
| 2+ Races | 554 | 526 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 342 | 342 | 85 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,859 | $57,731 | $59,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,091 | $88,949 | $79,489 |
| High School Graduate | $36,578 | $51,369 | $30,463 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,594 | $22,045 | $35,509 |
| Overall | $44,511 | $47,136 | $41,063 |
| Some College | $41,069 | $45,820 | $37,230 |
$44,511
Average Earnings
$47,136
Average Male
$41,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.71% of Bedford Heights residents speak only English, while 5.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,219 | 984 | 11.97% |
| White | 1,624 | 248 | 15.27% |
11.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.62%
Male Poverty Rate
14.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford Heights is White, with 15.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford Heights is Black, with 11.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.17% |
| Some College | 15.8% |
| High School | 8.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 5.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,750 | $91,939 |
| Households | $47,528 | $61,012 |
| Married Families | $105,341 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,218 | $40,107 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.4%
Male Marriage Rate
21.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
490
Number of Veterans
419
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 210 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 334 | 4.72% |
| White | 127 | 7.73% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 2.82% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 13 | 56.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
81.82%
Born in Bedford Heights
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
98.34% of Bedford Heights residents were born in the United States, with 81.82% having been born in Ohio. 0.7% 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 | 10,172 | -92 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 10,264 | -91 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 10,355 | -91 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 10,446 | -92 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 10,538 | -91 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 10,629 | -92 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 10,721 | -53 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 10,774 | -113 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 10,887 | -108 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 10,995 | 529 | 5.05% |
| 2019 | 10,466 | -56 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 10,522 | -57 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 10,579 | -56 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 10,635 | -48 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 10,683 | -45 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 10,728 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 10,733 | 75 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 10,658 | -35 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 10,693 | -47 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 10,740 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,375 | -756 | -6.23% |
| 1990 | 12,131 | -1,083 | -8.2% |
| 1980 | 13,214 | 151 | 1.16% |
| 1970 | 13,063 | 7,788 | 147.64% |
| 1960 | 5,275 | -4,897 | -48.14% |