Bedford, IN is a small town located in Lawrence County with a population of 13,726 and a population density of 1,088 people per square mile. A great place for business and recreation, Bedford has plenty to offer its residents. Local businesses include the Towne Theater, Big O's Pizza & Subs, Staggs Barber Shop, and the Common Grounds coffee shop. Outdoor activities are plentiful throughout the year including golf at Otis Park Golf Course, fishing at Lake Monroe or White River Wabash Reservoir; camping; horseback riding; hiking; biking; boating; and hunting. There are also several organizations in Bedford such as the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County and the Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services which both provide valuable services to the community. Lastly, sports lovers can watch their favorite teams compete at Mitchell High School's football games or join one of the many sports leagues held at various parks throughout town.
The population in Bedford is 13,726. There are 1,129 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bedford is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bedford is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bedford
- 43.7% are married
- 18.7% are divorced
- 27.4% are married with children
- 20.8% have children, but are single
Race in Bedford
- 94.4% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander