Bedford (CDP), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bedford, New York
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Historic three-story brick buildings in Bedford
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Location of Bedford in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Town | Bedford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.61 sq mi (9.34 km2) |
| • Land | 3.56 sq mi (9.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,691 |
| • Density | 475.13/sq mi (183.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10506
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| Area code(s) | 914 |
| FIPS code | 36-05309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0943485 |
Bedford is a small community in Westchester County, New York, in the United States. It's often called a 'hamlet' or a 'census-designated place' (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population. It is part of a larger 'town' also named Bedford. In 2020, about 1,691 people lived here.
About Bedford
Where is Bedford?
Bedford is located in New York, a state in the United States. It is part of Westchester County. The community covers a total area of about 9.2 square kilometers (3.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 1,691 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,724 people living in Bedford. These people lived in 577 different homes. About 492 of these homes were families.
Most people living in Bedford are White. There are also smaller groups of people who are Asian or African American. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Who Lives in Bedford?
In 2000, about 29.6% of the people in Bedford were under 18 years old. About 11.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in Bedford was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100 males.
The average income for a household in Bedford was about $120,325 in 2000. This means that families in Bedford generally earned a good living. A very small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Bedford (condado de Westchester) para niños
