Bedford, IA is a small town located in Taylor County with a population of 1,360 people. Although this is much smaller than the US population of 329,725,481, Bedford has a high population density of 861 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Bedford has many local businesses and organizations that make up its local economy such as the Taylor County Hospital and Clinic, the Hunziker & Associates Insurance Agency, and the Bedford Public Library. Residents can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at Tracey Creek Golf Course or fishing on Brushy Creek Lake. Sports are also popular in Bedford with teams like the Bedford Bears playing games throughout the year.
The population in Bedford is 1,360. There are 848 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bedford is 38.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bedford is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bedford
- 52.0% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 32.7% are married with children
- 18.2% have children, but are single
Race in Bedford
- 94.8% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander