Bedford, Texas facts for kids
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Bedford, Texas
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 Bedford, Texas
Location in Texas
Bedford, Texas
Location in the United States
Bedford, Texas
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Tarrant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.04 sq mi (26.00 km2) |
| • Land | 10.03 sq mi (25.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.10% |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 49,928 |
| • Density | 4,977.87/sq mi (1,921.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
76021, 76022, 76095
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| Area codes | 214, 469, 945, 972, 682, 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-07132 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409810 |
| Website | www.bedfordtx.gov |
Bedford is a city in Texas, United States. It is located in Tarrant County, right between the big cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. People sometimes call this area the "Mid-Cities."
Bedford is like a smaller town near these bigger ones. In 2020, about 49,928 people lived there. The city is also part of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
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Where is Bedford Located?
Bedford covers about 10 square miles (26 square kilometers) of land. Only a tiny bit of this area is water.
Its neighbors are the cities of Hurst and Euless.
Important roads like State Highway 121 and State Highway 183 run through Bedford. Highway 183 is also called Airport Freeway. This is because it was once the main road to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Who Lives in Bedford?
The number of people living in Bedford has grown a lot over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,706 | — | |
| 1970 | 10,049 | 271.4% | |
| 1980 | 20,821 | 107.2% | |
| 1990 | 43,762 | 110.2% | |
| 2000 | 47,152 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 46,979 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 49,928 | 6.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 48,370 | 3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 49,928 people living in Bedford. These people lived in over 20,000 homes. The city is home to many different groups of people.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 29,991 | 60.07% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 5,693 | 11.4% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 184 | 0.37% |
| Asian (NH) | 2,626 | 5.26% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 417 | 0.84% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 191 | 0.38% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2,366 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,460 | 16.94% |
| Total | 49,928 |
Bedford's Economy and Jobs
Bedford has many businesses that provide jobs for its residents. Here are some of the largest employers in the city:
Top Employers in Bedford
| # | Employer | Number of Employees |
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| 1 | Texas Health Resources | 1,480 |
| 2 | Carter BloodCare | 961 |
| 3 | HEB ISD | 796 |
| 4 | State National Companies | 559 |
| 5 | Walmart Supercenter | 415 |
| 6 | City of Bedford | 357 |
| 7 | Daystar Television Network | 296 |
| 8 | Bedford Wellness & Rehab | 150 |
| 9 | Kroger Foods | 101 |
| 10 | LINQ Transportation & Logistics | 90 |
Education in Bedford
Students in Bedford attend schools within the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. This school district has several facilities right in Bedford.
These include Pennington Field stadium, the Gene A. Buinger Career and Technical Education Academy, two junior high schools, and six elementary schools. The district's main offices are also in Bedford.
High school students from Bedford also attend L.D. Bell High School in Hurst. Some students go to Trinity High School or KEYS High School in Euless.
Famous People from Bedford
Many talented people have lived in Bedford. Here are a few:
- Cayden Boyd, an actor
- Scott Chandler, a football player
- Colt David, a football player
- Clint Ford, an American actor and writer
- Donnie Hart, an MLB baseball pitcher
- Courtney Kupets, an Olympic gymnast
- R. K. Milholland, author of the webcomic Something Positive
- Kyler Murray, a quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals
- Betty Pariso, a professional bodybuilder
- Splurge, a rapper
- Jonathan Stickland, a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives
- Blake Swihart, a baseball player
- Myles Turner, an NBA basketball player for the Indiana Pacers
- Daniel Woolard, a professional soccer player
- Dustin Ybarra, a stand-up comedian and actor
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See also
In Spanish: Bedford (Texas) para niños
