Bedford, Texas
Bedford: 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.
About
Bedford is a city located in the county of Tarrant in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 46,979 and a population density of 1,809 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 48,352 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bedford
| Population : | 48,352 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Tarrant County |
| Area : | 25.97 km2 |
| Altitude : | 597 feet / 182 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:54:48 (27th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 76021 |
| Density : | 1,862 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bedford is located at 32°50'38"N 97°8'35"W (32.8440200, -97.1430700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bedford
Demographics
The population of Bedford increased by 2.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 46,979 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,558 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,091 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,415 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,760 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,161 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,530 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,580 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,466 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,049 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48,352 | -1.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,496 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,434 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,054 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,443 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.2% |
| White only, percent : | 7.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 88.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 6.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 643 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 18.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
Bedford zip code is 76021.
County name: Tarrant, County
fips: 48439
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $140,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,487 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $773 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $905 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,488 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| 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 : | 69.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,823 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 50,285 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 26,259 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,284 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,487 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,324 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 771 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 363 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 559 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 196 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 650 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,175.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.59 |
People born in Bedford (20)
People born in Bedford, including actress Jenna Boyd, actor, director, and writer Cayden Boyd, gymnast Courtney Kupets, .
List
- Dimitri Nance (Player of American football) he was born in 18/02/1988
- Rob Bowen (American baseball player) he was born in 24/02/1981
- Erek Hansen (American basketball player) he was born in 31/08/1982
- Daniel Woolard (American soccer player) he was born in 22/05/1984
- Scott Chandler (American football player) he was born in 23/07/1985
- Trevor Vittatoe (American football player) he was born in 04/01/1988
- Chas Skelly (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 11/05/1985
- Jason Tyner (American baseball player) he was born in 23/04/1977
- Blake Swihart (American baseball player) he was born in 03/04/1992
- Myles Turner (American basketball player) he was born in 24/03/1996
- Drew Russell (soccer player) he was born in 28/12/1990
- Colt David (American football player) he was born in 26/11/1985
- Kyler Murray (American football player) he was born in 07/08/1997
- Jenny Rowland (American artistic gymnast) she was born in 18/07/1974
- Donnie Hart (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 06/09/1990
- Sara Grace Wallerstedt she was born in 30/07/1999
- Jordan Draper (American artistic gymnast) she was born in 01/01/1999
Schools in Bedford
College & universities near Bedford, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417752 | Messenger College | Bedford (TX) | 76021-4202 |
| 458043 | DuVall's School of Cosmetology | Bedford (TX) | 76021 |
| 248703 | Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst | Hurst (TX) | 76053-4650 |
| 377111 | Remington College-Fort Worth Campus | Fort Worth (TX) | 76112-1225 |
| 439701 | The King's University | Southlake (TX) | 76092 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bedford, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (13)
- Bedford , Michigan township in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 32,199 people.
- Bedford , New Hampshire city in New Hampshire, USA with a population of 22,957 people.
- Bedford , New York town in Westchester County, New York, United States with a population of 17,450 people.
- Bedford , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,053 people.
- Bedford , Indiana town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States with a population of 13,233 people.
- Bedford , Virginia town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 6,644 people.
- Bedford , Tennessee town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 5,948 people.
- Bedford , Pennsylvania town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 2,667 people.
- 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 Tarrant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tarrant County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Arlington | 398,864 | The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Mansfield | 73,094 | The most populous city in Wise County, Texas. |
| North Richland Hills | 71,949 | The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas. |
| Euless | 57,332 | The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas. |
| Grapevine | 55,780 | A city in Tarrant County, Texas. |
| Keller | 46,939 | A city in Tarrant County, Texas. |
| Haltom City | 43,874 | A city in Tarrant County, Texas. |
| Hurst | 38,172 | City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
| Southlake | 32,280 | City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
| Colleyville | 27,085 | City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
| Saginaw | 24,860 | City in Texas |
| Watauga | 24,188 | City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
| Benbrook | 23,312 | City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
| White Settlement | 17,776 | City in Texas |
| Crowley | 17,593 | City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bedford distances to largest Texas cities
