Economy & Jobs — Bedford, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,781 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,129 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 713 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.7% |
| Manufacturing | 23.5% |
| Retail | 8.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
