Economy & Jobs — Bedford, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,553 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,469 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,499 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22.2% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 28 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Physician Offices | 25 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
