Bedford is a city located in Taylor County Iowa. Bedford has a 2024 population of 1,506. It is also the county seat of Taylor County. Bedford is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,493 in 2020.
The average household income in Bedford is $72,904 with a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median age in Bedford is 41.1 years: 40.7 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bedford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,327 | 95.54% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 576 | 2.31 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 256 | 1.2 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 243 | 3.22 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Male | 44 | 3.8 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 33 | 2.33 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 7.92% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 10.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 2.03% |
| High School Graduate | 359 | 38.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.71% |
| Some College | 279 | 29.87% |
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 | 886 | 812 | 109 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 19 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $56,500 | $45,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,558 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,571 | $55,625 | $33,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,500 | $0 | $58,182 |
| Overall | $46,750 | $53,571 | $41,328 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $47,614 | $43,438 |
$46,750
Average Earnings
$53,571
Average Male
$41,328
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.39% of Bedford residents speak only English, while 0.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,248 | 132 | 10.58% |
| Other | 5 | 3 | 60% |
10.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.54%
Male Poverty Rate
12.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford is Other, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford is White, with 10.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.07% |
| High School | 12.61% |
| Some College | 7.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Female Employed | 6.99% |
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,605 | $86,282 |
| Households | $57,031 | $72,904 |
| Married Families | $86,932 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,250 | $53,928 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
73
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 7.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
48.45%
Born in Bedford
99.21%
Native Born
0.79%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
99.21% of Bedford residents were born in the United States, with 48.45% having been born in Iowa. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,522 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 1,519 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 1,516 | 4 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 1,512 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,509 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 1,506 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 1,503 | 9 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,494 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 1,495 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 1,493 | 89 | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 1,404 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,404 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 1,392 | -22 | -1.56% |
| 2016 | 1,414 | -9 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 1,423 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 1,413 | -12 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 1,425 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 1,433 | -7 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 1,440 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,446 | 0 | 0% |