Bedford, Kentucky
Bedford: city in Kentucky, USA
About
Bedford is a city located in the county of Trimble in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 599 and a population density of 835 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 555 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bedford
| Population | 555 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Trimble County |
| Postal code | 40006 |
| Phone Area Codes | 502 |
| Area | 0.72 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5926,-85.3177 |
| Altitude | 902 feet / 275 meters |
| Capital city | Bedford is capital of Trimble County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:08:42 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 774 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Bedford is located at 38°35'33"N 85°19'4"W (38.5925600, -85.3177300).
Bedford map
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gust...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bedford decreased by 7.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 599 | - | census |
| 2011 | 609 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 609 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 606 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 601 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 598 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 590 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 583 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 577 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 576 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 555 | -3.78% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,152 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,682 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,496 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,682 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 97.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 492 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,718 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,718 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $104,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,088 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $464 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $585 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 12 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,200 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.17 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,671 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 63,002 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,422 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,363 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,822 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 200 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,923 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 62,881 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 609 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 914 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 499 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 304 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 861 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 679 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 13.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 569.27 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $397,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,436 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $997 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,274 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,790 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,823 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 115,976 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 192,092 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,616 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $123,548 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $70,065 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,653 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,502 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,523 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 196 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,250 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 394 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,881 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,432.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.84 |
Services and Civic Places in Bedford
1Bedford City Hall
147 Victory Ave, Bedford, KY 40006 View details
Phone: +15022553684
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bedford, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150756 | Hanover College | Hanover (IN) | 47243 |
| 156842 | Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville | Louisville (KY) | 40222 |
| 491941 | Caris College | Jeffersonville (IN) | 47130-8293 |
| 447935 | ATA College | Louisville (KY) | 40223 |
| 480161 | Ideal Beauty Academy | Louisville (KY) | 40223 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bedford, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bedford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Post Office | Bedford (KY) | 40006 |
| Sulphur Post Office | Sulphur (KY) | 40070 |
| Campbellsburg Post Office | Campbellsburg (KY) | 40011 |
| Pendleton Post Office | Pendleton (KY) | 40055 |
| Milton Post Office | Milton (KY) | 40045 |
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Other cities in Trimble County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Trimble County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | 607 | City in Kentucky |