Demographics & People — Bedford, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,824 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,900 |
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| Median Age | 41.8 |
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| Total Households | 6,405 |
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| Family Households | 3,160 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0802 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,130 |
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| Black or African American | 62 |
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| Asian | 60 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 447 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,035 |
| English | 2,520 |
| German | 2,304 |
| Other groups | 1,894 |
| Irish | 1,792 |
| American | 1,150 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 487 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 385 |
| Scottish | 366 |
| Italian | 261 |
Language
| English Only | 13,052 |
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| Spanish | 123 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,224 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,102 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,988 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bedford, Indiana.
