Bedford is a city located in Tarrant County Texas. Bedford has a 2024 population of 47,891. Bedford is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,807 in 2020.
The average household income in Bedford is $98,634 with a poverty rate of 6.75%. The median age in Bedford is 38.3 years: 36.9 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bedford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,052 | 66.83% |
| Black or African American | 5,860 | 11.85% |
| Two or more races | 5,419 | 10.96% |
| Asian | 3,094 | 6.26% |
| Other race | 1,662 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 195 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.35% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,459 | 2.4 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 8,994 | 3.18 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 8,069 | 1.21 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Female | 2,498 | 3.11 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 898 | 3.26 | 49 | 51 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,219 | 3.49% |
| Associates Degree | 3,406 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,718 | 27.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,113 | 11.78% |
| High School Graduate | 6,500 | 18.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 768 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 9,177 | 26.29% |
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 | 23,460 | 22,679 | 9,504 |
| Hispanic | 4,885 | 4,221 | 1,756 |
| Black | 3,561 | 3,428 | 1,268 |
| 2+ Races | 2,583 | 2,348 | 1,015 |
| Asian | 1,921 | 1,792 | 964 |
| Other Race | 1,170 | 1,027 | 264 |
| Native American | 195 | 185 | 123 |
| Islander | 173 | 52 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 63.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,892 | $74,375 | $57,420 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,477 | $78,547 | $70,895 |
| High School Graduate | $41,829 | $51,040 | $34,716 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,797 | $48,348 | $26,797 |
| Overall | $52,584 | $57,463 | $47,261 |
| Some College | $47,393 | $51,708 | $39,836 |
$52,584
Average Earnings
$57,463
Average Male
$47,261
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.6% of Bedford residents speak only English, while 18.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,060 | 1,691 | 5.82% |
| Black | 5,821 | 573 | 9.84% |
| Hispanic | 8,770 | 557 | 6.35% |
| Multiple | 5,389 | 306 | 5.68% |
| Islander | 173 | 173 | 100% |
| Asian | 3,088 | 141 | 4.57% |
| Other | 1,658 | 85 | 5.13% |
| Native | 191 | 9 | 4.71% |
6.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.06%
Male Poverty Rate
7.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford is Asian, with 4.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.76% |
| High School | 6.9% |
| Some College | 6.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.72% |
| Male Employed | 3.97% |
| Female Employed | 3.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,551 | $116,037 |
| Households | $80,924 | $98,634 |
| Married Families | $116,016 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,751 | $67,438 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,991
Number of Veterans
2,754
Male Veterans
237
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,086 |
| Second Gulf War | 789 |
| First Gulf War | 645 |
| Korea | 140 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 730 |
| 75+ | 684 |
| 55 to 64 | 593 |
| 35 to 54 | 582 |
| 18 to 34 | 402 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,544 | 9.19% |
| Hispanic | 336 | 5.77% |
| 2+ Races | 271 | 8.4% |
| Black | 157 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 11 | 5.64% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
53.48%
Born in Bedford
88.36%
Native Born
11.64%
Foreign Born
6.44%
Non Citizen
5.2%
Naturalized
88.36% of Bedford residents were born in the United States, with 53.48% having been born in Texas. 6.44% 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 | 45,496 | -479 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 45,975 | -479 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 46,454 | -479 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 46,933 | -479 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 47,412 | -479 | -1% |
| 2024 | 47,891 | -479 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 48,370 | -433 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 48,803 | -469 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 49,272 | -535 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 49,807 | 902 | 1.84% |
| 2019 | 48,905 | -525 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 49,430 | -119 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 49,549 | 34 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 49,515 | 359 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 49,156 | 401 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 48,755 | 343 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 48,412 | 324 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 48,088 | 533 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 47,555 | 483 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 47,072 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 47,152 | 3,390 | 7.75% |
| 1990 | 43,762 | 22,941 | 110.18% |
| 1980 | 20,821 | 10,772 | 107.19% |
| 1970 | 10,049 | 7,343 | 271.36% |
| 1960 | 2,706 | -42,790 | -94.05% |