Bedford Demographic
Latest official statistics for Bedford
Bedford is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in East of England, home to 194,976 residents with a density of 409 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 23.5% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39.6 years (-1.1 above) the UK average.
Population194,976▲ 3,401 (1.8%)
Area476 km²
Density409
Median Age39.6-1.1 on UK avg age
Female99,37651.0%
Male95,60049.0%
Births2,0841.1%
Deaths1,5830.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 23.5%
Religion share in Bedford
Ethnic official statistics in Bedford
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 75.7% |
Asian | 12.6% |
Black | 5.3% |
Mixed | 4.6% |
Other Group | 1.8% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Bedford
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 46.4% |
Never Married | 35.9% |
Divorced | 9.4% |
Widowed | 5.9% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Bedford
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.6% |
Private Rented | 19.1% |
Social Rented | 16.3% |
Shared Ownership | 1.9% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Bedford
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 83.7% |
Disabled Limited | 9.7% |
Disabled Lot | 6.6% |
| Total | 100% |