Bedford, Iowa
Bedford: Town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States
About
Bedford is a town located in the county of Taylor in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,440 and a population density of 345 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,380 inhabitants.
The town was created 169 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Bedford
| Population : | 1,380 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Taylor County |
| Postal code : | 50833 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 712 |
| Area : | 4.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,129 feet / 344 meters |
| Capital city : | Bedford is capital of Taylor County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:42:41 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 331 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bedford is located at 40°40'1"N 94°43'17"W (40.6669300, -94.7213600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bedford decreased by 4.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,440 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,436 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,429 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,422 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,407 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,418 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,406 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,380 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,392 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,384 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,380 | -0.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 41,100 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 41,266 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,046 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 41,259 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 66.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 22.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 9.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,173 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 19,597 |
Bedford zip code is 50833.
County name: Taylor, County
fips: 19173
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 19,597 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,074 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $349 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $745 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 29 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,983 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 40,216 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,551 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,224,715 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 466,827 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,340 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,345 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,472 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 786 |
| 2019 total employment : | 11,447 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 500,889 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 8.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,611 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,294 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,806 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 909 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 752 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,353 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 458 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,629 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 63.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 655.39 |
People born in Bedford (1)
military Harry L. Evans was born in Bedford
Schools in Bedford
College & universities near Bedford, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178624 | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville (MO) | 64468-6001 |
| 177083 | Conception Seminary College | Conception (MO) | 64433-0502 |
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bedford, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Bedford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Post Office | Bedford (IA) | 50833 |
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- Bedford , Ohio human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,277 people.
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- Bedford , Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 555 people.
Other cities in Taylor County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taylor County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lenox | 1,386 | Human settlement in Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America |
| New Market | 397 | City in Taylor County, Iowa, United States |
| Clearfield | 343 | City in Taylor and Ringgold counties in the U. |
| Blockton | 184 | City in Taylor County, Iowa, United States |
| Gravity | 181 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Sharpsburg | 86 | City in Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Conway | 40 | City in Iowa, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Bedford distances to largest Iowa cities
