Bedford, Texas
Bedford: The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.8440,-97.1431 |
| Altitude | 597 feet / 182 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:37:42 (12th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 76021 |
| Density | 1,862 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Bedford is located at 32°50'38"N 97°8'35"W (32.8440200, -97.1430700).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Bedford
1Bedford City Hall
Rating: 4.4 (5)
2000 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021 View details
Phone: +18179522100 | Website available
People born in Bedford (20)
People born in Bedford, including actress Jenna Boyd, actor, director, and writer Cayden Boyd, gymnast Courtney Kupets, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bedford, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
| 449773 | CCI Training Center-Arlington | Arlington (TX) | 76011 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bedford, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
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- 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