Bedford, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bedford, Wyoming had a total population of 482, the 85th largest community in Wyoming, with a median household income of $129,792, which is 70% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 70% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Wyoming.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Bedford Quick Facts
How Bedford Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 410 | 482 | +17.6% |
| Median household income | $127,019 | $129,792 | +2.2% |
How Bedford Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bedford Rankings in Wyoming
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemmerer | 2,972 | $76,626 | 14.3% | $178,900 |
| Afton | 2,908 | $63,586 | 9.9% | $358,000 |
| Star Valley Ranch | 2,007 | $96,071 | 2.0% | $561,700 |
| Alpine | 1,222 | $98,942 | 8.0% | $621,600 |
| Grover | 929 | N/A | 0.0% | $416,700 |
| Thayne | 732 | $78,194 | 6.3% | $395,000 |
| Smoot | 723 | N/A | 21.4% | N/A |
| Diamondville | 665 | $65,962 | 7.8% | $144,600 |
| Turnerville | 463 | $158,478 | 0.0% | $737,800 |
| Osmond | 390 | $130,792 | 4.6% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Bedford
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta | 469 | N/A | $1,312,500 | 64.3% | 5.3% |
| Rolling Hills | 474 | $111,161 | $297,900 | 14.9% | 3.2% |
| Turnerville | 463 | $158,478 | $737,800 | 40.8% | 0.0% |
| James Town | 431 | $118,750 | N/A | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Centennial | 521 | $110,579 | $288,600 | 82.2% | 9.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 482, Bedford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Bedford is a small community located in Wyoming, within Lincoln County. The total population is 482. It ranks as the 85th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bedford is 37.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 29.7% of the population under 18, Bedford has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bedford is $129,792. This is 70% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 61% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bedford. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bedford, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Bedford was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bedford, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bedford, Wyoming?
Bedford, Wyoming has a population of 482 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bedford, WY?
The median household income in Bedford is $129,792, which is 61% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bedford, WY?
The ACS sample for Bedford recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bedford, Wyoming?
Bedford's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bedford, WY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bedford — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bedford, Wyoming?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Bedford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.