Bedford, Indiana
Bedford: Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States
About
Bedford is a town located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,413 and a population density of 426 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,233 inhabitants.
The town was created 161 years ago in 1863.
Quick Facts about Bedford
| Population : | 13,233 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Lawrence County |
| Postal code : | 47421 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 812 |
| Area : | 31.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 686 feet / 209 meters |
| Capital city : | Bedford is capital of Lawrence County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1864 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 17:11:57 (14th June 2025) |
| Density : | 420 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bedford is located at 38°51'40"N 86°29'14"W (38.8611600, -86.4872100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bedford decreased by 1.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,413 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,402 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,389 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,326 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,273 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,282 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,277 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,281 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,284 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,212 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,233 | 0.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,079 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,439 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,325 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,423 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 94.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 406 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
Bedford zip code is 47421.
County name: Lawrence, County
fips: 18093
BFR, Bedford, Бедфорд
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $91,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,005 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $356 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $798 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,998 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,259 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 50,493 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,798 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,073 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,400 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 327 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,286.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.25 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 152,262 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $263,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,782 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $693 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,114 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,065 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 141,245 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 764,915 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,710,181 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,419,884 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,461,115 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,712 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,586 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,399 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 8,227 |
| 2019 total employment : | 159,215 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 9,480,130 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 30,716 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 33,195 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 17,453 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,250 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,988 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 25,666 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,488 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28,981 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 488.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 705.97 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $174,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,357 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $498 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $899 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,222 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 220,819 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 149,780 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,114,720 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 334,604 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,302 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,785 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,881 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,695 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 786 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 579 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,496 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 127 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,345 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 475.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 34.60 |
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People born in Bedford (30)
People born in Bedford, including novelist, screenwriter, historian, and literary historian A. B. Guthrie Jr., ice hockey player Donald Brashear, basketball player Billy Shepherd, .
List
- Charles D. Walker (American engineer) he was born in 29/08/1948
- George W. Cook (American politician (1851-1916)) he was born in 10/11/1851
- Arnold Saul (American tennis player) he was born in 30/05/1924
- William T. Wiley (American artist) he was born in 21/10/1937
- Jack Turner (basketball player) he was born in 29/06/1930
- Becky Skillman (American politician) she was born in 26/09/1950
- Bill Cramer (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 22/05/1891
- Bill Rariden (American baseball player) he was born in 04/02/1888
- Bob Wicker (American baseball player) he was born in 24/05/1878
- Craig Bowden (professional golfer) he was born in 18/06/1968
- Dale Lindsey (American football player and coach) he was born in 18/01/1943
- Fred Wampler (professional golfer) he was born in 17/10/1923
- Kerry Roberts (Tennessee State Senator) he was born in 24/09/1961
- Lon Poff (actor (1870-1952)) he was born in 08/02/1870
- Mac Barnes (actor (1863-1923)) he was born in 02/06/1863
- Rick McIntyre (American judge) he was born in 05/10/1956
- Toby Henderson (American bicycle motocross rider) he was born in 10/10/1961
- Yank Terry (American baseball player) he was born in 11/02/1911
Schools in Bedford
College & universities near Bedford, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151351 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington (IN) | 47405-7000 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bedford, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Bedford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Post Office | Bedford (IN) | 47421 |
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- Bedford , Texas The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas. It is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Bedford is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bedford Downtown Historic District and the Bedford Boys Museum. with a population of 48,352 people.
- Bedford , Michigan township in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 32,199 people.
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- Bedford , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,053 people.
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- Bedford , Iowa town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,380 people.
- Bedford , Ohio human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,277 people.
- Bedford , Illinois township in Wayne County, Illinois with a population of 1,021 people.
- Bedford , Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 555 people.
Other cities in Lawrence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shawswick | 20,173 | Township in Lawrence County, Indiana |
| Mitchell | 4,269 | City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States |
| Redding | 4,262 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Guthrie | 1,401 | Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana |
| Oolitic | 1,138 | City in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Bono | 827 | Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana |
| Avoca | 583 | Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Erie | 531 | Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Bedford distances to largest Indiana cities
