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Bedford

County:
Lawrence County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
12.21
State:
Indiana

Bedford is a city located in Lawrence County, Indiana. Bedford has a 2026 population of 13,878. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Bedford is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,802 in 2020.

The median household income in Bedford is $49,553 with a poverty rate of 16.2%. The median age in Bedford is 41.8 years: 38.4 years for males, and 46.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males.

13.9K
Total Population
1,137
Density (mi²)
13 0.09%
Growth

Bedford Population

Bedford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,878130.09%
202513,865120.09%
202413,853220.16%
202313,831-62-0.45%
202213,893640.46%
202113,829300.22%
202013,8025924.48%
201913,210-77-0.58%
201813,287160.12%
201713,271110.08%
201613,260-12-0.09%
201513,27260.05%
201413,266-52-0.39%
201313,318-67-0.5%
201213,385-13-0.1%
201113,39870.05%
201013,391-22-0.16%
200013,768-49-0.35%
199013,817-593-4.12%
198014,4101,32310.11%
197013,087630.48%
196013,0244623.68%
195012,562480.38%
194012,514-694-5.25%
193013,2084,13245.53%
19209,0763604.13%
19108,7162,60142.53%
19006,1152,76482.48%
18903,35100%

Median Age

Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 38.4 years

Bedford Adults

There are 11,083 adults, (3,042 of whom are seniors) in Bedford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,453 (53.9%)
Male: 6,384 (46.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bedford includes 93.89% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,99293.89%
Two or more races6624.78%
Black or African American830.6%
Other race770.56%
Asian220.16%
Native American10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2892.09%
White510.37%
Other race380.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,94193.52%
Two or more races3732.7%
Black or African American830.6%
Other race390.28%
Asian220.16%
Native American10.01%

Bedford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bedford 's average per capita income is $38,657. Household income levels show a median of $49,553. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,395-
Families$79,604$88,768
Households$49,553$67,773
Non Families$27,380$41,275

$38,657

Average Income

$49,553

Median Household Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)