Bedford town is located in Westchester County New York. Bedford town has a 2024 population of 16,306. Bedford town is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -4.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,123 in 2020.
The average household income in Bedford town is $268,305 with a poverty rate of 9.44%. The median age in Bedford town is 42.5 years: 43.7 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bedford town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,589 | 73.28% |
| Two or more races | 1,486 | 8.65% |
| Other race | 1,219 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 1,030 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 849 | 4.94% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,618 | 2.85 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 3,475 | 3.48 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 1,404 | 1.2 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Female | 582 | 2.91 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Male | 157 | 3.45 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 460 | 3.95% |
| Associates Degree | 403 | 3.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,772 | 32.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,040 | 34.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,205 | 10.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 707 | 6.07% |
| Some College | 1,065 | 9.14% |
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 | 8,214 | 7,966 | 6,292 |
| Hispanic | 1,849 | 1,303 | 779 |
| Asian | 766 | 626 | 511 |
| 2+ Races | 725 | 616 | 398 |
| Other Race | 717 | 276 | 223 |
| Black | 668 | 441 | 124 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 76.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,278 | $209,632 | $47,353 |
| Graduate Degree | $134,018 | $181,688 | $112,648 |
| High School Graduate | $55,313 | $81,675 | $26,298 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,080 | $43,154 | $9,821 |
| Overall | $89,416 | $141,188 | $67,073 |
| Some College | $46,075 | $63,029 | $0 |
$89,416
Average Earnings
$141,188
Average Male
$67,073
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.36% of Bedford town residents speak only English, while 17.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,347 | 1,034 | 9.11% |
| Hispanic | 3,150 | 399 | 12.67% |
| Black | 399 | 148 | 37.09% |
| Multiple | 1,388 | 97 | 6.99% |
| Other | 1,107 | 42 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 1,030 | 6 | 0.58% |
9.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.86%
Male Poverty Rate
14.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford town is Black, with 37.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford town is Asian, with 0.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.19% |
| High School | 10.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.75% |
| Female Employed | 10.76% |
| Male Employed | 0.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $211,500 | $303,253 |
| Households | $175,478 | $268,305 |
| Married Families | $249,526 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,736 | $146,467 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
263
Number of Veterans
232
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 118 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 2.59% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.81% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
60.78%
Born in Bedford town
83.86%
Native Born
16.14%
Foreign Born
5.2%
Non Citizen
10.94%
Naturalized
83.86% of Bedford town residents were born in the United States, with 60.78% having been born in New York. 5.2% 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 | 15,721 | -117 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 15,838 | -117 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 15,955 | -117 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 16,072 | -117 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 16,189 | -117 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 16,306 | -117 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 16,423 | -117 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 16,540 | -241 | -1.44% |
| 2021 | 16,781 | -342 | -2% |
| 2020 | 17,123 | -479 | -2.72% |
| 2019 | 17,602 | -109 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 17,711 | -53 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 17,764 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 17,775 | -65 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 17,840 | 85 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 17,755 | -40 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 17,795 | 225 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 17,570 | 75 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 17,495 | 88 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 17,407 | 0 | 0% |