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Bedford Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 6,299
- Land Area (2000): 17.840 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.033 square kilometers
| Year | Year | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6,396 | 2003 | 6,304 | 2005 | 6,319 |
| 2002 | 6,490 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 6,273 |
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Houses (2000): 2,702
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Bedford Employment Information Back to top
Bedford Labor Force By Month
| Year | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| 1990 | 2,642 | 2,542 | 100 | 3.78% | 38 |
| 1991 | 2,775 | 2,635 | 141 | 5.06% | 51 |
| 1992 | 2,814 | 2,674 | 140 | 4.99% | 50 |
| 1993 | 2,851 | 2,760 | 91 | 3.20% | 32 |
| 1994 | 2,838 | 2,756 | 82 | 2.89% | 29 |
| 1995 | 2,878 | 2,792 | 86 | 2.99% | 30 |
| 1996 | 2,633 | 2,528 | 105 | 3.99% | 40 |
| 1997 | 2,649 | 2,565 | 84 | 3.18% | 32 |
| 1998 | 2,802 | 2,731 | 71 | 2.52% | 25 |
| 1999 | 2,871 | 2,813 | 58 | 2.03% | 20 |
| 2000 | 2,592 | 2,528 | 64 | 2.47% | 25 |
| 2001 | 2,553 | 2,452 | 101 | 3.97% | 40 |
| 2002 | 2,555 | 2,430 | 125 | 4.89% | 49 |
| 2003 | 2,550 | 2,433 | 117 | 4.59% | 46 |
| 2004 | 2,533 | 2,419 | 115 | 4.52% | 45 |
| 2005 | 2,544 | 2,435 | 109 | 4.29% | 43 |
| 2006 | 2,591 | 2,493 | 97 | 3.75% | 38 |
| 2007 | 2,638 | 2,531 | 108 | 4.07% | 41 |
| 2008 | 2,712 | 2,568 | 144 | 5.31% | 53 |
| Month | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| Jan 2008 | 2,668 | 2,545 | 123 | 4.61% | 46 |
| Feb 2008 | 2,703 | 2,546 | 157 | 5.81% | 58 |
| Mar 2008 | 2,710 | 2,569 | 141 | 5.20% | 52 |
| Apr 2008 | 2,699 | 2,572 | 127 | 4.71% | 47 |
| May 2008 | 2,709 | 2,570 | 139 | 5.13% | 51 |
| Jun 2008 | 2,717 | 2,573 | 144 | 5.30% | 53 |
| Jul 2008 | 2,753 | 2,593 | 160 | 5.81% | 58 |
| Aug 2008 | 2,737 | 2,571 | 166 | 6.07% | 61 |
| Sep 2008 | 2,714 | 2,575 | 139 | 5.12% | 51 |
| Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Bedford Employment By Industry
| 1. | Construction | 140 | 11.04% |
| 2. | Accommodation and Food Services | 82 | 6.47% |
| 3. | Food and Beverage Stores | 67 | 5.28% |
| 4. | Public Administration | 66 | 5.21% |
| 5. | Furniture and Related Manufacturing | 64 | 5.05% |
| 6. | Educational Services | 63 | 4.97% |
| 7. | Repair and Maintenance | 53 | 4.18% |
| 8. | Food Manufacturing | 46 | 3.63% |
| 9. | Paper Manufacturing | 46 | 3.63% |
| 10. | Finance and Insurance | 44 | 3.47% |
| 11. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 38 | 3.00% |
| 12. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 38 | 3.00% |
| 13. | Printing and Related Manufacturing | 35 | 2.76% |
| 14. | Chemical Manufacturing | 34 | 2.68% |
| 15. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 27 | 2.13% |
| 16. | Machinery Manufacturing | 26 | 2.05% |
| 17. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 26 | 2.05% |
| 18. | Health Care | 25 | 1.97% |
| 19. | Truck Transportation | 25 | 1.97% |
| 20. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 23 | 1.81% |
| 1. | Health Care | 216 | 18.05% |
| 2. | Educational Services | 140 | 11.70% |
| 3. | Finance and Insurance | 79 | 6.60% |
| 4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 77 | 6.43% |
| 5. | Furniture and Related Manufacturing | 63 | 5.26% |
| 6. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 63 | 5.26% |
| 7. | Food Manufacturing | 44 | 3.68% |
| 8. | Department and Other General Stores | 41 | 3.43% |
| 9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 33 | 2.76% |
| 10. | Personal and Laundry Services | 32 | 2.67% |
| 11. | Social Assistance | 28 | 2.34% |
| 12. | Chemical Manufacturing | 26 | 2.17% |
| 13. | Electronic Shopping and Mail Order | 25 | 2.09% |
| 14. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 25 | 2.09% |
| 15. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 23 | 1.92% |
| 16. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 20 | 1.67% |
| 17. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 19 | 1.59% |
| 18. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 17 | 1.42% |
| 19. | Construction | 17 | 1.42% |
| 20. | Machinery / Equipment / Supplies, Wholesale | 17 | 1.42% |
Bedford Employment By Job
| 1. | Other Production Occupations | 123 | 9.70% |
| 2. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 63 | 4.97% |
| 3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 54 | 4.26% |
| 4. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 51 | 4.02% |
| 5. | Other Material Moving Workers | 46 | 3.63% |
| 6. | Vehicle Mechanics | 46 | 3.63% |
| 7. | Printing Workers | 44 | 3.47% |
| 8. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 43 | 3.39% |
| 9. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 43 | 3.39% |
| 10. | Other Construction Trades | 37 | 2.92% |
| 11. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 35 | 2.76% |
| 12. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 35 | 2.76% |
| 13. | Law Enforcement Workers | 33 | 2.60% |
| 14. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 33 | 2.60% |
| 15. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 33 | 2.60% |
| 16. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 32 | 2.52% |
| 17. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 31 | 2.44% |
| 18. | Carpenters | 30 | 2.37% |
| 19. | Other Office and Admin Support | 30 | 2.37% |
| 20. | Other Protective Service Workers | 30 | 2.37% |
| 1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 91 | 7.60% |
| 2. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 81 | 6.77% |
| 3. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 72 | 6.02% |
| 4. | Other Production Occupations | 72 | 6.02% |
| 5. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 62 | 5.18% |
| 6. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 55 | 4.59% |
| 7. | Cashiers | 50 | 4.18% |
| 8. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 41 | 3.43% |
| 9. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 34 | 2.84% |
| 10. | Secretaries and Admins | 33 | 2.76% |
| 11. | Accountants and Auditors | 31 | 2.59% |
| 12. | Food and Beverage Servers, Not waiters/waitresses | 31 | 2.59% |
| 13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 30 | 2.51% |
| 14. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 29 | 2.42% |
| 15. | Registered Nurses | 28 | 2.34% |
| 16. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 27 | 2.26% |
| 17. | Other Healthcare Support | 27 | 2.26% |
| 18. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 27 | 2.26% |
| 19. | Printing Workers | 27 | 2.26% |
| 20. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 25 | 2.09% |
Bedford Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
| Hours Per Week | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 or more hours | 2,391 | 47.16% |
| 15-35 hours | 441 | 8.70% |
| 1-14 hours | 138 | 2.72% |
| No regular hours | 2,100 | 41.42% |
Bedford Time Left For Work
| Time | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight-4:59 AM | 81 | 3.44% |
| 5 AM-5:29 AM | 35 | 1.49% |
| 5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 59 | 2.51% |
| 6 AM-6:29 AM | 215 | 9.13% |
| 6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 257 | 10.92% |
| 7 AM-7:29 AM | 349 | 14.83% |
| 7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 433 | 18.39% |
| 8 AM-8:29 AM | 292 | 12.40% |
| 8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 96 | 4.08% |
| 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 120 | 5.10% |
| 10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 35 | 1.49% |
| 11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 15 | 0.64% |
| Noon-3:59 PM | 162 | 6.88% |
| 4 PM-11:59 PM | 205 | 8.71% |
Bedford Length Of Commute In Minutes
| Minutes | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 176 | 7.48% |
| 5-9 | 595 | 25.28% |
| 10-14 | 459 | 19.50% |
| 15-19 | 245 | 10.41% |
| 20-24 | 152 | 6.46% |
| 25-29 | 53 | 2.25% |
| 30-34 | 181 | 7.69% |
| 35-39 | 103 | 4.38% |
| 40-44 | 107 | 4.55% |
| 45-59 | 198 | 8.41% |
| 60-89 | 52 | 2.21% |
| At least 90 | 33 | 1.40% |
Bedford Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
| Minutes | Percent | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 | 7 | 0.30% | 1,673 | 71.07% |
| 30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 391 | 16.61% |
| 45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 198 | 8.41% |
| At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 85 | 3.61% |
Bedford Type Of Commute
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.00% | |
| 440 | 18.17% | |
| 1,790 | 73.94% | |
| 0 | 0.00% | |
| 14 | 0.58% | |
| 7 | 0.29% | |
| 103 | 4.25% | |
| 67 | 2.77% |
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Bedford Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 2,520 (5,690 people)
Families (2000): 1,597 (4,582 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 501
People at same address in 1995: 3,415
Bedford Household Income in 1999
| Income | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 465 | 18.45% |
| $10,000-$14,999 | 198 | 7.86% |
| $15,000-$19,999 | 272 | 10.79% |
| $20,000-$24,999 | 204 | 8.10% |
| $25,000-$29,999 | 178 | 7.06% |
| $30,000-$34,999 | 208 | 8.25% |
| $35,000-$39,999 | 197 | 7.82% |
| $40,000-$44,999 | 102 | 4.05% |
| $45,000-$49,999 | 159 | 6.31% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 129 | 5.12% |
| $60,000-$74,999 | 198 | 7.86% |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 79 | 3.13% |
| $100,000-$124,999 | 51 | 2.02% |
| $125,000-$149,999 | 34 | 1.35% |
| $150,000-$199,999 | 32 | 1.27% |
| $200,000 or more | 14 | 0.56% |
Bedford Household Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 831 | 32.99% | |
| 777 | 30.85% | |
| 85 | 3.37% | |
| 393 | 15.60% | |
| 6 | 0.24% | |
| 266 | 10.56% | |
| 3 | 0.12% | |
| 110 | 4.37% | |
| 0 | 0.00% | |
| 35 | 1.39% | |
| 1 | 0.04% | |
| 12 | 0.48% | |
| 0 | 0.00% |
Bedford Household Income Type
| Type | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings | 1,731 | 26.77% |
| Interest / Dividend / Rent | 686 | 10.61% |
| Public Assistance | 154 | 2.38% |
| Retirement | 498 | 7.70% |
| Self Employment | 212 | 3.28% |
| Social Security | 911 | 14.09% |
| Supplemental Security | 216 | 3.34% |
| Wage / Salary | 1,704 | 26.35% |
| Other | 354 | 5.47% |
Bedford Family Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 718 | 66.05% | |
| 369 | 33.95% |
Bedford Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | 8.75% | |
| 1,516 | 64.37% | |
| 549 | 23.31% | |
| 84 | 3.57% |
Bedford Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 14.53% | |
| 1,371 | 49.69% | |
| 541 | 19.61% | |
| 446 | 16.17% |
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Bedford Education Information Back to top
Bedford Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
| Degree | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 462 | 9.35% | |
| 1,012 | 20.49% | |
| 1,600 | 32.39% | |
| 939 | 19.01% | |
| 236 | 4.78% | |
| 485 | 9.82% | |
| 206 | 4.17% |
Bedford Population In School (3 or older)
| School Level | Percent | Percent | Total | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery or preschool | 69 | 1.10% | 22 | 0.35% | 91 | 1.44% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 1.64% | 0 | 0.00% | 103 | 1.64% |
| Grades 1-4 | 316 | 5.02% | 42 | 0.67% | 358 | 5.68% |
| Grades 5-8 | 292 | 4.64% | 0 | 0.00% | 292 | 4.64% |
| Grades 9-12 | 258 | 4.10% | 11 | 0.17% | 269 | 4.27% |
| Undergrad college | 122 | 1.94% | 56 | 0.89% | 178 | 2.83% |
| Graduate or professional school | 37 | 0.59% | 17 | 0.27% | 54 | 0.86% |
| Total | 1,197 | 19.00% | 148 | 2.35% | 1,345 | 21.35% |
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Bedford Public Benefits Information Back to top
Bedford Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
| Above/Below | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 4,734 | 80.32% | |
| 1,160 | 19.68% |
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): 201
Bedford Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
| Year | Total Violent Crimes | Total Property Crimes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.127 | 0.625 | 0.000 | 0.469 | 4.221 | 0.000 | 2.814 | 22.983 | 0.938 | 26.735 |
| 2002 | 2.311 | 1.695 | 0.000 | 0.770 | 4.777 | 0.000 | 4.468 | 25.424 | 1.079 | 30.971 |
| 2003 | 3.490 | 0.635 | 0.000 | 0.317 | 4.442 | 0.159 | 4.759 | 28.236 | 1.269 | 34.264 |
| 2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| 2005 | 1.741 | 0.158 | 0.158 | 1.266 | 3.323 | 0.000 | 2.532 | 23.105 | 0.475 | 26.112 |
| 2006 | 2.391 | 0.478 | 0.000 | 0.638 | 3.507 | 0.159 | 3.667 | 25.984 | 1.435 | 31.086 |
| 2007 | 0.644 | 0.804 | 0.000 | 0.161 | 1.609 | 0.000 | 3.057 | 16.248 | 1.931 | 21.236 |
Bedford Law Enforcement Employeess
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 22 |
| 2005 | 4 | 28 |
| 2006 | 4 | 27 |
| 2007 | 4 | 27 |
Bedford Crime Index
| Year | |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 198 |
| 2002 | 232 |
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Bedford Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Bedford Population By Age
| Age | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0-9 Years | 762 | 12.10% |
| 10-19 Years | 741 | 11.76% |
| 20-29 Years | 684 | 10.86% |
| 30-39 Years | 866 | 13.75% |
| 40-49 Years | 926 | 14.70% |
| 50-59 Years | 604 | 9.59% |
| 60-69 Years | 597 | 9.48% |
| 70-79 Years | 602 | 9.56% |
| 80-89 Years | 427 | 6.78% |
| 90+ Years | 90 | 1.43% |
Bedford Population - Male/Female
| Male/Female | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2,995 | 47.55% | |
| 3,304 | 52.45% |
Bedford Population By Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 4,703 | 74.66% | |
| 1,407 | 22.34% | |
| 69 | 1.10% | |
| 56 | 0.89% | |
| 36 | 0.57% | |
| 15 | 0.24% | |
| 8 | 0.13% | |
| 5 | 0.08% |
Bedford Top Specified Ancestries
| Rank | Ancestry | Percent Of Specified Ancestries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | United States Or American | 782 | 23.50% |
| 2. | English | 767 | 23.05% |
| 3. | German | 500 | 15.02% |
| 4. | Irish | 375 | 11.27% |
| 5. | Scotch Irish | 155 | 4.66% |
| 6. | French Non-Basque | 117 | 3.52% |
| 7. | Scottish | 117 | 3.52% |
| 8. | Italian | 113 | 3.40% |
| 9. | Dutch | 62 | 1.86% |
| 10. | Celtic | 54 | 1.62% |
Bedford Top Languages Spoken At Home
| Rank | Language | Percent Of Reported Languages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Only English | 5,743 | 96.62% |
| 2. | German | 67 | 1.13% |
| 3. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 51 | 0.86% |
| 4. | French | 41 | 0.69% |
| 5. | Hungarian | 15 | 0.25% |
| 6. | Tagalog | 11 | 0.19% |
| 7. | Chinese | 9 | 0.15% |
| 8. | Other Slavic | 7 | 0.12% |
Bedford Citizen Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 6,201 | 98.44% | |
| 86 | 1.37% | |
| 12 | 0.19% |
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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
| 24523 |