The city is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Bedford has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Bedford a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.
In terms of college education, the citizens of Bedford rank slightly lower than the national average. 16.31% of adults 25 and older in Bedford have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.
The per capita income in Bedford in 2022 was $30,190, which is middle income relative to Indiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $120,760 for a family of four. However, Bedford contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
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 White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Bedford include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Bedford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.
