Bedford
City in Lawrence County, Indiana
Bedford is a city in Lawrence County, Indiana, with 13,792 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 686 ft (209 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Oolitic, 3.0 miles NW.
- 13,792residents (2020 Census)
- 686 ftelevation · 209 m
- 12.2 sq miland area · 31.6 km²
- 1,130 / sq mipopulation density
- 47421ZIP code
About Bedford
Bedford is a city in Shawswick Township and the county seat of Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. In the 2020 census, the population was 13,792. That is up from 13,413 in 2010. Bedford is the principal city of the Bedford, IN Micropolitan Statistical Area, which comprises all of Lawrence County.
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Living in Bedford
- Median household income
- $49,553
- Median home value
- $152,400
- Median rent
- $828/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Bedford had 13,792 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,792 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,130 per sq mi (436 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bedford at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,792 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.21 sq mi (31.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8602° N, 86.4895° W |
| ZIP code | 47421 |
| Official website | bedford.in.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1804114 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bedford
- East Oolitic3.0 mi NW
- Oolitic3.0 mi NW
- Needmore5.0 mi NW
- Avoca5.3 mi NW
- Judah7.4 mi NW
- Heltonville7.9 mi NE
- Mitchell8.5 mi S
- Williams9.3 mi W
- Lawrenceport9.5 mi SE
- Tunnelton10.0 mi SE
- Harrodsburg11.4 mi N
- Huron13.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Bedford
What county is Bedford in?
Bedford is in Lawrence County, Indiana.
What is the population of Bedford, IN?
13,792 people lived in Bedford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bedford, IN?
The ZIP code of Bedford is 47421.
What is the elevation of Bedford?
686 feet (209 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bedford?
East Oolitic (3.0 mi), Oolitic (3.0 mi), Needmore (5.0 mi), Avoca (5.3 mi), Judah (7.4 mi).
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