What is the population of Bedford?

The population of Bedford, IL is 1,021.

Where is Bedford located?

Bedford, IL is located at latitude 39.5292100 and longitude -90.5842900. It is in United States.

What is the area of Bedford?

The area of Bedford, IL is 34.39 km².

What is the elevation of Bedford?

Bedford, IL has an elevation of 134 meters (440 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Bedford in?

Bedford, IL is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Bedford in?

Bedford is in the state of Illinois, United States.

What county is Bedford, IL in?

Bedford is in Pike County, Illinois.

How has the population of Bedford changed?

The population of Bedford, IL has decreased from 1,065 (2010) to 1,021 (2020), a change of -4.1%.

Bedford, Illinois

Bedford: township in Wayne County, Illinois

About

Bedford is a township located in the county of Pike in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,065 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,021 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Bedford

Population	1,021 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Illinois (United States)
County	Pike County
Area	34.39 km²
Latitude & Longitude	39.5292,-90.5843
Altitude	1,486 feet / 453 meters
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	20:23:46 (17th April 2026)
Density	30 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-4.31% (2010-2020)
Weather	85℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

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Geography

Bedford is located at 39°31'45"N 90°35'3"W (39.5292100, -90.5842900).

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Weather

85°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

6 to 13 mph S Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bedford decreased by 4.31% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	1,065	-	census
2011	1,062	-0.28%	estimation process
2012	1,062	0%	estimation process
2013	1,063	0.09%	estimation process
2014	1,059	-0.38%	estimation process
2015	1,055	-0.38%	estimation process
2016	1,057	0.19%	estimation process
2017	1,049	-0.76%	estimation process
2018	1,039	-0.96%	estimation process
2019	1,032	-0.68%	estimation process
2020	1,021	-1.08%	estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bedford, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
145691	Illinois College	Jacksonville (IL)	62650-2299

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bedford, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
CRV	Carlinville	128 Alton Rd.	RAIL
ALN	Alton	3400 College Ave.	RAIL
QCY	Quincy	North 30th St. and Wisman Lane	RAIL
SPI	Springfield station	East Washington and North Third Sts.	RAIL
MAC	Macomb	120 East Calhoun Street	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Bedford.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Milton Post Office	Milton (IL)	62352

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Other cities in Pike County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County , IL. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
New Salem	5,337	Township in Pike County, Illinois
Pittsfield	4,165	Township in Pike County, Illinois
Barry	1,208	City in Illinois, United States
Griggsville	1,125	City in Illinois
Independence	1,044	Township in Saline County, Illinois
Taylor	908	Township of Illinois
Pleasant Hill	903	Town
Atlas	530	Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Montezuma	515	Township in Pike County, Illinois
Hull	421	Village in Pike County, Illinois, USA
Martinsburg	396	Township in Pike County, Illinois
Perry	371	Village in the United States
New Canton	338	Town in Illinois, United States
Nebo	323	Village in Pike County, Illinois, USA
Pike	223	Unincorporated community in Illinois
Kinderhook	204	Township in Pike County, Illinois

Distance to Other Cities

Bedford distances to largest Illinois cities