Bedford is a city located in Taylor County, Iowa. Bedford has a 2025 population of 1,509. It is also the county seat of Taylor County. Bedford is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,493 in 2020.
The average household income in Bedford is $72,904 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.The median age in Bedford is 41.1 years: 40.7 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bedford includes 95.54% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,327 | 95.54% |
Two or more races | 46 | 3.31% |
Black or African American | 7 | 0.5% |
Other race | 6 | 0.43% |
Asian | 3 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bedford's average per capita income is $46,750. Household income levels show a median of $57,031. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $86,932 | - |
Families | $79,605 | $86,282 |
Households | $57,031 | $72,904 |
Non Families | $40,250 | $53,928 |
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