Bedford town is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Bedford town has a 2024 population of 14,516. Bedford town is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,415 in 2020.
The average household income in Bedford town is $199,115 with a poverty rate of 4.56%. The median age in Bedford town is 43.3 years: 42.5 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bedford town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,165 | 71.22% |
| Asian | 2,789 | 19.54% |
| Two or more races | 773 | 5.42% |
| Black or African American | 352 | 2.47% |
| Other race | 186 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,601 | 2.49 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 3,097 | 3.26 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 1,843 | 1.21 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Female | 403 | 2.47 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Male | 258 | 2.42 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 226 | 2.25% |
| Associates Degree | 465 | 4.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,308 | 32.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,604 | 35.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,142 | 11.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 321 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 966 | 9.63% |
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 | 7,358 | 7,015 | 4,799 |
| Asian | 1,809 | 1,766 | 1,569 |
| Hispanic | 395 | 348 | 301 |
| 2+ Races | 383 | 341 | 307 |
| Black | 217 | 153 | 60 |
| Other Race | 141 | 111 | 99 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $99,741 | $124,676 | $71,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,644 | $153,452 | $103,750 |
| High School Graduate | $41,184 | $48,776 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $34,583 |
| Overall | $95,972 | $117,378 | $72,302 |
| Some College | $66,250 | $103,632 | $55,100 |
$95,972
Average Earnings
$117,378
Average Male
$72,302
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.16% of Bedford town residents speak only English, while 24.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,805 | 423 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 2,773 | 107 | 3.86% |
| Other | 177 | 77 | 43.5% |
| Hispanic | 563 | 54 | 9.59% |
| Multiple | 738 | 22 | 2.98% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Black | 314 | 2 | 0.64% |
4.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.41%
Male Poverty Rate
5.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford town is Black, with 0.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.4% |
| Some College | 9.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.44% |
| Female Employed | 3.18% |
| Male Employed | 1.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $199,500 | $243,306 |
| Households | $143,736 | $199,115 |
| Married Families | $217,804 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,792 | $108,916 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
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
750
Number of Veterans
591
Male Veterans
159
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 318 |
| First Gulf War | 189 |
| Vietnam | 135 |
| Korea | 96 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 182 |
| 18 to 34 | 173 |
| 75+ | 170 |
| 55 to 64 | 129 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 722 | 8.86% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 3.89% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 3.16% |
| Black | 9 | 3.95% |
| Other Race | 2 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
47.87%
Born in Bedford town
73.75%
Native Born
26.25%
Foreign Born
9.08%
Non Citizen
17.17%
Naturalized
73.75% of Bedford town residents were born in the United States, with 47.87% having been born in Massachusetts. 9.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,126 | 122 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 15,004 | 122 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 14,882 | 122 | 0.83% |
| 2026 | 14,760 | 122 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 14,638 | 122 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 14,516 | 122 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 14,394 | 122 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 14,272 | -21 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 14,293 | -122 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 14,415 | 293 | 2.07% |
| 2019 | 14,122 | -45 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 14,167 | -12 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 14,179 | 43 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 14,136 | 45 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 14,091 | 81 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 14,010 | 23 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 13,987 | 230 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 13,757 | 223 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 13,534 | 183 | 1.37% |
| 2010 | 13,351 | 0 | 0% |