Demographics & People — Bedford, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,389 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 41.1 |
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| Total Households | 576 |
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| Family Households | 320 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0704 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,327 |
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| Black or African American | 7 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 395 |
| German | 343 |
| English | 340 |
| Other groups | 152 |
| Irish | 124 |
| American | 123 |
| Swiss | 56 |
| European | 38 |
| Scottish | 36 |
| Dutch | 34 |
Language
| English Only | 1,297 |
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| Spanish | 7 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,305 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 62 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,066 |
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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, Iowa.
