Demographics & People — Bedford, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,960 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,900 |
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| Median Age | 42.2 |
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| Total Households | 6,015 |
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| Family Households | 2,936 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.513 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,085 |
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| Black or African American | 7,006 |
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| Asian | 20 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 301 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,176 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,578 |
| German | 1,167 |
| Italian | 989 |
| Irish | 829 |
| Polish | 557 |
| English | 466 |
| Hungarian | 452 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 370 |
| American | 341 |
Language
| English Only | 11,727 |
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| Spanish | 225 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,295 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 819 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,396 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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, Ohio.
