Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bedford, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,931

Median Agei

42.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

57.7%7,461

White

32.8%4,236

Two or More

4.9%636

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%567

Other

0.2%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%296

High School Diploma

36.6%3,210

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%755

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%1,559

Associate's Degree

7.9%696

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%1,240

Master's Degree

5.9%519

Professional Degree

0.1%10

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

20.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$135,200

Median Renti

$1,059

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.2%3,635

Renter-Occupied

40.8%2,501

Total Units

7,139

Homeownership

59.2%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%125

$50K–$100K

22.7%826

$100K–$150K

35%1,274

$150K–$200K

15.4%560

$200K–$300K

14.6%531

$300K–$500K

3.9%141

$500K–$1M

4.7%171

$1M+

0.2%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

166

$500–$750

348

$750–$1,000

506

$1,000–$1,250

732

$1,250–$1,500

339

$1,500–$2,000

171

$2,000+

124

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%8

2010–2019

2.5%176

2000–2009

1.4%99

1990–1999

2.6%187

1980–1989

14%1,003

1970–1979

9.7%694

1960–1969

13.6%969

1950–1959

25.7%1,836

1940–1949

8.1%579

1939 or earlier

22.2%1,588

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.4%4,503

Electricity

24.1%1,476

Other

1.7%107

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%26

Wood

0.4%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,308

Mean Household Incomei

$69,918

Per Capita Incomei

$33,940

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

6,774

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%316

$10K–$15K

6.3%384

$15K–$20K

4.5%276

$20K–$25K

4.5%274

$25K–$30K

3.2%196

$30K–$35K

4.3%263

$35K–$40K

3.1%191

$40K–$45K

5.3%328

$45K–$50K

6.2%380

$50K–$60K

11.1%684

$60K–$75K

11.6%714

$75K–$100K

13.2%813

$100K–$125K

5.2%318

$125K–$150K

6.5%401

$150K–$200K

6.4%391

$200K+

3.4%207

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

231

Residentsi

383

Avg. Tenant Renti

$366/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers172 homes95% occupied$354/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 859 homes90% occupied$402/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,308/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

83%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

13.3%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

3.7%

Who Receives This Housing

78.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.9% of subsidized households are minority

22.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4903.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,048

Avg. Commutei

20.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,224

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

704(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured