Census ACS · #659 μSA
Bedford Metro Area
The Bedford, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has 45,077 residents. The median household income is $65,551 and the median home value is $164,500.
45,077
Population
100
People / sq mi
$65,551
Median Income
$164,500
Median Home Value
The Bedford CBSA covers 449 sq mi of land at 100.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$65,551
Median Household Income
$33,401
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$164,500
Median Home Value
$800
Median Rent
80.0%
Homeownership
Education
90.4%
High School+
20.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
5.6%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
16.4%
Foreign Born
Bedford spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bedford, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 45,077 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #659 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Bedford metro area is $65,551, with a per capita income of $33,401.
The Bedford, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.
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Data for the Bedford, In CBSA (13260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Bedford: 80.0% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 45,077 residents, Bedford is a metro area in IN.
The typical household here earns about $65,551, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $164,500, with typical rent around $800.
Roughly 20.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Bedford, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.