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 $60,821 with a poverty rate of 12.54%. The median age in Bedford Heights is 43.4 years: 39.1 years for males, and 47.2 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 | 8,381 | 77.06% |
| White | 1,603 | 14.74% |
| Two or more races | 730 | 6.71% |
| Other race | 162 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,708 | 1.89 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Non Family | 3,264 | 1.02 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 1,241 | 3.06 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Married | 981 | 2.99 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Male | 222 | 3.36 | 18.5 | 81.5 |
2.93
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
44.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 523 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 797 | 10.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,081 | 13.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 563 | 7.17% |
| High School Graduate | 2,690 | 34.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 1.04% |
| Some College | 2,115 | 26.94% |
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 | 5,789 | 5,407 | 1,337 |
| White | 1,400 | 1,232 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 527 | 505 | 132 |
| Hispanic | 342 | 309 | 122 |
| Other Race | 63 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 35.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,616 | $71,161 | $63,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,681 | $94,181 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $28,361 | $41,713 | $26,120 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,316 | $21,171 | $37,143 |
| Overall | $40,789 | $50,271 | $36,146 |
| Some College | $41,762 | $51,067 | $36,389 |
$40,789
Average Earnings
$50,271
Average Male
$36,146
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.81% of Bedford Heights residents speak only English, while 4.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,372 | 1,195 | 14.27% |
| White | 1,486 | 162 | 10.9% |
12.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.92%
Male Poverty Rate
16.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford Heights is Black, with 14.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford Heights is White, with 10.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.33% |
| Some College | 18.61% |
| High School | 6.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.42% |
| Female Employed | 6.98% |
| Male Employed | 5.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,321 | $84,349 |
| Households | $47,066 | $60,821 |
| Married Families | $108,703 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,027 | $39,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.5%
Male Marriage Rate
23.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
463
Number of Veterans
406
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 196 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 189 |
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 314 | 4.71% |
| White | 135 | 9.01% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 3.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
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
83.67%
Born in Bedford Heights
99.19%
Native Born
0.81%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
99.19% of Bedford Heights residents were born in the United States, with 83.67% having been born in Ohio. 0.42% 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% |