Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Bedford: Town in Massachusetts
About
Bedford is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,320 and a population density of 958 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,053 inhabitants.
The town was created 383 years ago in 1639.
Quick Facts about Bedford
| Population : | 14,053 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01730 |
| Area : | 13.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 135 feet / 41 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1640 (383 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:31:53 (29th March 2023) |
| Density : | 1,011 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bedford is located at 42°29'26"N 71°16'34"W (42.4906500, -71.2761700).
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Official website of Bedford
Demographics
The population of Bedford increased by 5.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,320 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,531 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,753 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,982 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,003 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,082 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,126 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,168 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,162 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,123 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,053 | -0.5% | estimation process |
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People born in Bedford (9)
People born in Bedford, including Bass guitarist Doug Ardito, alpine skier Doug Coombs, political consultant Neera Tanden, .
List
- Thomas Stickney (American politician) he was born in 15/06/1729
- William Augustus Stearns (President of Amherst College) he was born in 17/03/1805
- John Fassett, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 23/06/1743
- Eben S. Stearns he was born in 01/01/1819
- Chavon Taylor (American movie actress) she was born in 05/11/1987
- William P. Powell, Jr. (African-American physician) he was born in 01/01/1834
Schools in Bedford
College & universities near Bedford, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166887 | Middlesex Community College | Bedford (MA) | 01730-9124 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bedford, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bedford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Post Office | Bedford (MA) | 01730 |
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lowell | 110,904 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Somerville | 80,935 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Waltham | 62,069 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Medford | 60,847 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Malden | 59,922 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Everett | 46,107 | City in Massachusetts |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Bedford distances to largest Massachusetts cities
