Bedford, TX Demographics

A map of Bedford's Population by Race

Bedford, Texas has an estimated population of 49,085, a slight decrease from the 49,928 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.1% White, 17.4% Hispanic, 11.6% Black, 6.8% Asian, 5.5% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bedford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bedford has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bedford, that probability was 59.2% in 2020 and 61.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bedford is ranked the 76th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bedford was ranked the 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bedford's White Population

28,541 residents of Bedford, or 58.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bedford is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Bedford ranks 801st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Bedford's population has decreased from 60.1% to 58.1%.

Bedford is more White than neighboring Hurst (55.4% White), and Euless (37.3% White). Bedford is less White than neighboring Colleyville (69.2% White), North Richland Hills (64.1% White), and Richland Hills (71.5% White).

Bedford's Black Population

5,699 residents of Bedford, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bedford is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Bedford ranks 305th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Bedford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.6%.

Bedford is more Black than neighboring Colleyville (4.2% Black), Hurst (9.8% Black), North Richland Hills (7.7% Black), and Richland Hills (3.2% Black). Bedford is less Black than neighboring Euless (17.2% Black).

Bedford's Asian Population

3,356 residents of Bedford, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bedford is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Bedford ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Asian residents' share of Bedford's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.8%.

Bedford is more Asian than neighboring Hurst (3.5% Asian), North Richland Hills (3.5% Asian), and Richland Hills (1.3% Asian). Bedford is less Asian than neighboring Colleyville (10.2% Asian), and Euless (13.3% Asian).

Bedford's Hispanic Population

8,552 residents of Bedford, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bedford is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bedford ranks 1268th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bedford's population has increased from 16.9% to 17.4%.

Bedford is more Hispanic than neighboring Colleyville (11.7% Hispanic). Bedford is less Hispanic than neighboring Hurst (25.8% Hispanic), Euless (22.3% Hispanic), North Richland Hills (21.2% Hispanic), and Richland Hills (20.7% Hispanic).

Bedford's Native American/Other Population

261 residents of Bedford, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bedford is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bedford ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bedford's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.5%.

Bedford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colleyville (0.7% Native American/Other), Hurst (1% Native American/Other), Euless (2.3% Native American/Other), North Richland Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), and Richland Hills (1.3% Native American/Other).

Bedford's Multiracial Population

2,676 residents of Bedford, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bedford is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bedford ranks 314th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bedford's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.5%.

Bedford is more Multiracial than neighboring Colleyville (4% Multiracial), Hurst (4.4% Multiracial), North Richland Hills (2.9% Multiracial), and Richland Hills (2.1% Multiracial). Bedford is less Multiracial than neighboring Euless (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.