Population Statistics for Bedford, New York in 2024


  • Total population: 1,874, male: 955 and female: 919
  • Median age: 48.5 years, male: 43.2 and female: 52.4
  • Median household income: $250,001
  • Housing units: 773 total, occupied: 721 and vacant: 52

Population by Age and Gender

In Bedford, New York, there are 235 males under 18 years old (24.6%), 584 aged 18 to 64 (61.2%), and 136 aged 65 and over (14.2%). Among females, 120 are under 18 years old (13.1%), 589 aged 18 to 64 (64.1%), and 210 aged 65 and over (22.9%).


Population Demographics by Race

Based on the latest data, the population in Bedford, New York is 89.4% (1,676 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1% (59 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 0.4% (7 people), while Asian alone makes up 2.3% (44 people).



Household Income

About 14.7% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 11.7% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 9.3% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 64.4%, report incomes over $200,000.




Households and Families

About 79.9% of households are married couples, while 0.0% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 6.1% of households, and 14.0% are non-family households.



Marital Status of Population

Overall, 61.9% of men and 56.9% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 33.7% for men and 23.4% for women. Divorce rates are 13.1% among women compared to 0.0% for men, while 6.6% of women and 4.4% of men are widowed.



Educational attainment (Age 25+)

Among men: 1.8% have no degree, 5.3% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 3.5% have some college or an associate degree, 47.7% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 41.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Among women: 1.1% have no degree, 10.1% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 15.0% have some college or an associate degree, 46.5% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 27.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.



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FAQ

What was the population of Bedford in 2023?

The total population in 2023 was 1,874.

What is the median age in Bedford?

The median age is 48.5 years.

What is the median household income in Bedford?

Median household income (in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars) is $250,001.

What percentage of the population is White in Bedford?

The White population is 89.4%.

What share of the population is 65 years and over in Bedford?

Overall 18.5% of the population is 65 years old and over.

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