Bedford, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bedford, Texas is 49,191 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $81,393, the median home value is $322,300, and the median age is 37.9.
The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (47,076 → 48,728).
49,191
Population
4904
People / sq mi
$81,393
Median Income
$322,300
Median Home Value
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Bedford covers 10.0 sq mi of land at 4904 people per square mile.
About Bedford, TX
Bedford stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 4,904 people per square mile. Bedford is a city in Texas with a population of 49,191.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $81,393 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $322,300, with typical rent around $1,429.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 40.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 16.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Bedford: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Bedford city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bedford city had a population of 47,076 in 2010 and 48,728 in 2024, a 3.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 49,818 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.25%.
48,728
Population (2024)
47,076
Population (2010)
49,818
Peak (2020)
0.25%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,076 |
| 2011 | 47,558 |
| 2012 | 48,091 |
| 2013 | 48,415 |
| 2014 | 48,760 |
| 2015 | 49,161 |
| 2016 | 49,530 |
| 2017 | 49,580 |
| 2018 | 49,466 |
| 2019 | 49,049 |
| 2020 | 49,818 |
| 2021 | 49,295 |
| 2022 | 48,954 |
| 2023 | 48,734 |
| 2024 | 48,728 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$81,393
Median Household Income
$43,943
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$322,300
Median Home Value
$1,429
Median Rent
51.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
40.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
74.5%
Public Transit
16.2%
Work From Home
23.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
33.1%
Foreign Born
81.8%
Non-English at Home
7.7%
Veterans
10.9%
With Disability
88.5%
Health Insurance
97.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.6% |
| Information | 10.6% |
| Retail Trade | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bedford, Texas has a population of 49,191 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Bedford, Texas is $81,393, with 6.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bedford, Texas is $322,300, with median monthly rent at $1,429 and a homeownership rate of 51.5%.
The median age in Bedford, Texas is 37.9 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (47,076 → 48,728).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.