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Bedford, Iowa, in Taylor county, is 62 miles N of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 75 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 1,620 people lived in Bedford.
In Bedford, about 57% of adults are married.
In Bedford, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Bedford had a median family income of $34,943. In Bedford, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.
Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Bedford.
An estimated 77% of living spaces in Bedford are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Bedford compared to other places in the state.
In Bedford, 87% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Bedford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
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