Bedford city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bedford city is a small community located in Iowa. The total population is 1,389. It ranks as the 230th most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bedford city is 41.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bedford city is $57,031. This is 22% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $88,900. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Bedford city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bedford city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bedford city, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,018 Census-designated places in Iowa. For official data, visit data.census.gov.