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Bedford Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 12,595
- Land Area (2000): 35.583 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.338 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 781
- Alias(es) (2003): BEDFORD
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 14,011 | 2002 | 12,751 | 2005 | 93,720 |
2000 | 97,449 | 2003 | 94,170 | 2006 | 93,661 |
2001 | 94,216 | 2004 | 93,863 | 2007 | 92,373 |
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Houses (2000): 4,708
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Bedford Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 16,046
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $1,139,033,000 / $292,933,000
Bedford Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 6,945 | 6,643 | 302 | 4.35% | 44 |
1991 | 6,952 | 6,555 | 397 | 5.71% | 57 |
1992 | 6,829 | 6,401 | 428 | 6.27% | 63 |
1993 | 6,636 | 6,290 | 345 | 5.20% | 52 |
1994 | 6,689 | 6,405 | 284 | 4.24% | 42 |
1995 | 7,080 | 6,834 | 246 | 3.48% | 35 |
1996 | 7,257 | 7,043 | 214 | 2.95% | 30 |
1997 | 7,432 | 7,270 | 162 | 2.18% | 22 |
1998 | 7,474 | 7,328 | 146 | 1.95% | 20 |
1999 | 7,557 | 7,412 | 145 | 1.92% | 19 |
2000 | 6,706 | 6,548 | 158 | 2.35% | 24 |
2001 | 6,769 | 6,532 | 237 | 3.51% | 35 |
2002 | 6,718 | 6,366 | 351 | 5.23% | 52 |
2003 | 6,633 | 6,274 | 358 | 5.40% | 54 |
2004 | 6,531 | 6,257 | 274 | 4.20% | 42 |
2005 | 6,524 | 6,283 | 242 | 3.71% | 37 |
2006 | 6,746 | 6,485 | 261 | 3.87% | 39 |
2007 | 6,776 | 6,556 | 220 | 3.24% | 33 |
2008 | 6,820 | 6,565 | 255 | 3.74% | 37 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 6,785 | 6,548 | 237 | 3.49% | 35 |
Feb 2008 | 6,770 | 6,534 | 236 | 3.49% | 35 |
Mar 2008 | 6,777 | 6,559 | 218 | 3.22% | 32 |
Apr 2008 | 6,761 | 6,573 | 188 | 2.78% | 28 |
May 2008 | 6,752 | 6,494 | 258 | 3.82% | 38 |
Jun 2008 | 6,899 | 6,594 | 305 | 4.42% | 44 |
Jul 2008 | 6,934 | 6,649 | 285 | 4.11% | 41 |
Aug 2008 | 6,911 | 6,631 | 280 | 4.05% | 41 |
Sep 2008 | 6,792 | 6,504 | 288 | 4.24% | 42 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Bedford Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 814 | 23.61% |
2. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 420 | 12.18% |
3. | Construction | 241 | 6.99% |
4. | Educational Services | 196 | 5.68% |
5. | Public Administration | 163 | 4.73% |
6. | Finance and Insurance | 154 | 4.47% |
7. | Health Care | 135 | 3.92% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 127 | 3.68% |
9. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 87 | 2.52% |
10. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 82 | 2.38% |
11. | Accommodation and Food Services | 76 | 2.20% |
12. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 76 | 2.20% |
13. | Repair and Maintenance | 75 | 2.18% |
14. | Other Transportation | 73 | 2.12% |
15. | Food and Beverage Stores | 67 | 1.94% |
16. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 61 | 1.77% |
17. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 36 | 1.04% |
18. | Machinery Manufacturing | 29 | 0.84% |
19. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 29 | 0.84% |
20. | Printing and Related Manufacturing | 27 | 0.78% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 483 | 16.71% |
2. | Health Care | 438 | 15.16% |
3. | Educational Services | 435 | 15.05% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 166 | 5.74% |
5. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 142 | 4.91% |
6. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 107 | 3.70% |
7. | Finance and Insurance | 104 | 3.60% |
8. | Public Administration | 87 | 3.01% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 83 | 2.87% |
10. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 69 | 2.39% |
11. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 65 | 2.25% |
12. | Info Services and Data Processing | 61 | 2.11% |
13. | Social Assistance | 57 | 1.97% |
14. | Radio, Television, and Computer Stores | 54 | 1.87% |
15. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 51 | 1.76% |
16. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 47 | 1.63% |
17. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 44 | 1.52% |
18. | Food and Beverage Stores | 37 | 1.28% |
19. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 37 | 1.28% |
20. | Other Transportation | 25 | 0.87% |
Bedford Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Computer Specialists | 427 | 12.38% |
2. | Engineers | 300 | 8.70% |
3. | Other Management Occupations | 288 | 8.35% |
4. | Top Executives | 234 | 6.79% |
5. | Business Operations Specialists | 179 | 5.19% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 101 | 2.93% |
7. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 95 | 2.76% |
8. | Other Office and Admin Support | 84 | 2.44% |
9. | Other Financial Specialists | 83 | 2.41% |
10. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 71 | 2.06% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 70 | 2.03% |
12. | Accountants and Auditors | 69 | 2.00% |
13. | Postsecondary Teachers | 67 | 1.94% |
14. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 66 | 1.91% |
15. | Carpenters | 64 | 1.86% |
16. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 61 | 1.77% |
17. | Social Scientists and Related | 58 | 1.68% |
18. | Vehicle Mechanics | 57 | 1.65% |
19. | Lawyers | 55 | 1.60% |
20. | Media and Communications Workers | 55 | 1.60% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Computer Specialists | 224 | 7.75% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 212 | 7.34% |
3. | Other Management Occupations | 200 | 6.92% |
4. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 158 | 5.47% |
5. | Registered Nurses | 135 | 4.67% |
6. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 129 | 4.46% |
7. | Business Operations Specialists | 126 | 4.36% |
8. | Accountants and Auditors | 123 | 4.26% |
9. | Other Office and Admin Support | 88 | 3.04% |
10. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 78 | 2.70% |
11. | Media and Communications Workers | 73 | 2.53% |
12. | Engineers | 66 | 2.28% |
13. | Cashiers | 63 | 2.18% |
14. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 62 | 2.15% |
15. | Waiters and Waitresses | 55 | 1.90% |
16. | Financial Managers | 54 | 1.87% |
17. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 52 | 1.80% |
18. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 48 | 1.66% |
19. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 45 | 1.56% |
20. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 44 | 1.52% |
Bedford Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 5,351 | 54.10% |
15-35 hours | 1,401 | 14.16% |
1-14 hours | 338 | 3.42% |
No regular hours | 2,801 | 28.32% |
Bedford Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 28 | 0.46% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 81 | 1.33% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 126 | 2.08% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 297 | 4.89% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 533 | 8.78% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,212 | 19.97% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,168 | 19.24% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 1,237 | 20.38% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 516 | 8.50% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 313 | 5.16% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 95 | 1.57% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 65 | 1.07% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 157 | 2.59% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 242 | 3.99% |
Bedford Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 147 | 2.42% |
5-9 | 670 | 11.04% |
10-14 | 970 | 15.98% |
15-19 | 765 | 12.60% |
20-24 | 789 | 13.00% |
25-29 | 406 | 6.69% |
30-34 | 949 | 15.63% |
35-39 | 274 | 4.51% |
40-44 | 255 | 4.20% |
45-59 | 492 | 8.11% |
60-89 | 300 | 4.94% |
At least 90 | 53 | 0.87% |
Bedford Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 18 | 0.30% | 3,729 | 61.43% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 1,478 | 24.35% |
45-59 | 37 | 0.61% | 455 | 7.50% |
At least 60 | 74 | 1.22% | 279 | 4.60% |
Bedford Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 14 | 0.22% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 381 | 5.97% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 5,397 | 84.55% |
Motorcycle | 8 | 0.13% |
Other | 51 | 0.80% |
Public transportation | 129 | 2.02% |
Walked | 90 | 1.41% |
Worked at home | 313 | 4.90% |
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Bedford Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 4,625 (12,011 people)
Families (2000): 3,456 (10,541 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,779
People at same address in 1995: 7,706
Bedford Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 122 | 2.64% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 111 | 2.40% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 87 | 1.88% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 161 | 3.48% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 115 | 2.49% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 153 | 3.31% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 102 | 2.21% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 151 | 3.26% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 81 | 1.75% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 320 | 6.92% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 496 | 10.72% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 704 | 15.22% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 688 | 14.88% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 529 | 11.44% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 383 | 8.28% |
$200,000 or more | 422 | 9.12% |
Bedford Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,007 | 21.79% |
Family, 2 people | 1,431 | 30.97% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 154 | 3.33% |
Family, 3 people | 792 | 17.14% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 26 | 0.56% |
Family, 4 people | 820 | 17.75% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 9 | 0.19% |
Family, 5 people | 275 | 5.95% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 5 | 0.11% |
Family, 6 people | 72 | 1.56% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.02% |
Family, 7 or more people | 29 | 0.63% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Bedford Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 3,840 | 26.37% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 2,972 | 20.41% |
Public Assistance | 56 | 0.38% |
Retirement | 1,150 | 7.90% |
Self Employment | 765 | 5.25% |
Social Security | 1,307 | 8.98% |
Supplemental Security | 94 | 0.65% |
Wage / Salary | 3,695 | 25.38% |
Other | 681 | 4.68% |
Bedford Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,702 | 55.91% |
With children under 18 | 1,342 | 44.09% |
Bedford Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 266 | 5.42% |
Married | 3,442 | 70.07% |
Never Married | 1,047 | 21.32% |
Widowed | 157 | 3.20% |
Bedford Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 382 | 7.42% |
Married | 3,157 | 61.34% |
Never Married | 979 | 19.02% |
Widowed | 629 | 12.22% |
Bedford Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bedford Education Information Back to top
Bedford Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 101 | 1.05% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 484 | 5.03% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,757 | 18.28% |
Some college, no degree | 1,371 | 14.26% |
Associate degree | 618 | 6.43% |
Bachelors degree | 2,797 | 29.09% |
Graduate or professional degree | 2,486 | 25.86% |
Bedford Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 135 | 1.07% | 241 | 1.91% | 376 | 2.99% |
Kindergarten | 164 | 1.30% | 15 | 0.12% | 179 | 1.42% |
Grades 1-4 | 686 | 5.45% | 33 | 0.26% | 719 | 5.71% |
Grades 5-8 | 599 | 4.76% | 7 | 0.06% | 606 | 4.81% |
Grades 9-12 | 613 | 4.87% | 45 | 0.36% | 658 | 5.22% |
Undergrad college | 255 | 2.02% | 89 | 0.71% | 344 | 2.73% |
Graduate or professional school | 57 | 0.45% | 58 | 0.46% | 115 | 0.91% |
Total | 2,509 | 19.92% | 488 | 3.87% | 2,997 | 23.80% |
Bedford Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bedford Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 542
Bedford Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bedford Public Benefits Information Back to top
Bedford Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 11,761 | 97.51% |
Below Poverty Level | 300 | 2.49% |
Bedford Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bedford Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 8
Bedford Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 0.071 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.071 | 0.000 | 1.642 | 5.638 | 0.500 | 7.780 |
2000 | 6.147 | 0.452 | 0.010 | 1.488 | 8.097 | 0.000 | 8.220 | 10.590 | 5.582 | 24.392 |
2001 | 5.211 | 0.669 | 0.053 | 2.091 | 8.024 | 0.000 | 8.820 | 11.378 | 5.954 | 26.153 |
2002 | 0.078 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.078 | 0.000 | 0.157 | 2.823 | 0.235 | 3.215 |
2003 | 3.504 | 1.104 | 0.117 | 2.485 | 7.210 | 0.000 | 10.035 | 12.605 | 5.671 | 28.311 |
2004 | 7.074 | 0.533 | 0.053 | 2.663 | 10.324 | 0.288 | 9.503 | 19.891 | 4.773 | 34.167 |
2005 | 7.544 | 0.555 | 0.085 | 2.742 | 10.926 | 0.213 | 9.358 | 20.529 | 3.361 | 33.248 |
2006 | 8.488 | 0.619 | 0.075 | 3.022 | 12.204 | 0.406 | 8.990 | 19.923 | 4.612 | 33.525 |
2007 | 8.282 | 0.433 | 0.022 | 3.096 | 11.832 | 0.357 | 9.743 | 20.125 | 4.254 | 34.123 |
Bedford Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 91 | 253 |
2005 | 54 | 274 |
2006 | 52 | 292 |
2007 | 58 | 284 |
Bedford Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 110 |
2000 | 3,166 |
2001 | 3,220 |
2002 | 42 |
Bedford Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bedford Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Bedford Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 1,716 | 13.62% |
10-19 Years | 1,419 | 11.27% |
20-29 Years | 772 | 6.13% |
30-39 Years | 1,895 | 15.05% |
40-49 Years | 2,212 | 17.56% |
50-59 Years | 1,612 | 12.80% |
60-69 Years | 1,228 | 9.75% |
70-79 Years | 1,023 | 8.12% |
80-89 Years | 558 | 4.43% |
90+ Years | 160 | 1.27% |
Bedford Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 6,275 | 49.82% |
Female | 6,320 | 50.18% |
Bedford Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 11,324 | 89.91% |
Asian | 678 | 5.38% |
Hispanic/Latino | 227 | 1.80% |
African-American | 204 | 1.62% |
Multiracial | 123 | 0.98% |
Amerindian | 24 | 0.19% |
Other Race | 15 | 0.12% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Bedford Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Irish | 2,918 | 21.45% |
2. | Italian | 1,755 | 12.90% |
3. | English | 1,692 | 12.44% |
4. | German | 1,439 | 10.58% |
5. | United States Or American | 637 | 4.68% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 603 | 4.43% |
7. | Polish | 457 | 3.36% |
8. | Scottish | 430 | 3.16% |
9. | French Canadian | 422 | 3.10% |
10. | Russian | 307 | 2.26% |
Bedford Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 10,318 | 87.55% |
2. | Chinese | 219 | 1.86% |
3. | Hindi | 199 | 1.69% |
4. | French | 191 | 1.62% |
5. | German | 113 | 0.96% |
6. | Italian | 100 | 0.85% |
7. | Other Asian | 100 | 0.85% |
8. | Greek | 91 | 0.77% |
9. | Russian | 76 | 0.64% |
10. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 73 | 0.62% |
Bedford Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 11,379 | 90.35% |
Naturalized immigrant | 693 | 5.50% |
Not a citizen | 523 | 4.15% |
Bedford Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bedford Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bedford Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
01730 |