Bedford is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 12,838 people and five associated neighborhoods, Bedford is the 142nd largest community in Ohio.
The education level of Bedford citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 24.28% of adults in Bedford have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Bedford in 2022 was $32,423, which is middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $129,692 for a family of four. However, Bedford contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Bedford is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Bedford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bedford residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Bedford include German, Italian, Irish, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Bedford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Spanish.