Bedford Park, Illinois facts for kids
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Bedford Park, Illinois
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Location of Bedford Park in Cook County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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 Bedford Park, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Bedford Park, Illinois
Location in the United States
Bedford Park, Illinois
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
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| State | Illinois | ||
| County | Cook | ||
| Township | Lyons, Stickney | ||
| Incorporated | 1940 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council–manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.04 sq mi (15.64 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.93 sq mi (15.37 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.27 km2) 1.82% | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 602 | ||
| • Density | 101.45/sq mi (39.17/km2) | ||
| Up 1.04% from 2000 | |||
| Standard of living (2007-11) | |||
| • Per capita income | $23,925 | ||
| • Median home value | $218,900 | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
60455, 60458, 60459, 60499, 60501, 60638
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| Area code(s) | 708, 773 | ||
| Geocode | 04572 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-04572 | ||
| Demographic | Proportion |
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| White | 83.8% |
| Black | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Islander | 0.0% |
| Native | 0.3% |
| Other | 15.1% |
| Hispanic (any race) |
24.3% |
Bedford Park is a small village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a busy industrial suburb located near Chicago. In 2020, about 602 people lived here. Bedford Park has a small area where people live, but it's mostly known for its many factories and businesses.
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Where is Bedford Park?
Bedford Park is located in Illinois. Its exact spot is 41°45′9″N 87°47′9″W / 41.75250°N 87.78583°W. The village covers about 6.04 square miles (15.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Bedford Park?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 651 | — | |
| 1960 | 737 | 13.2% | |
| 1970 | 583 | −20.9% | |
| 1980 | 988 | 69.5% | |
| 1990 | 566 | −42.7% | |
| 2000 | 574 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 580 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 602 | 3.8% | |
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In 2020, there were 602 people living in Bedford Park. They lived in 211 homes. The village has a mix of different backgrounds. About 61% of residents were White. Around 37% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in Bedford Park. About 36.5% of homes had children under 18. The average household had about 3 people. The median age in the village was 37.4 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 37.4.
Education in Bedford Park
Younger students in Bedford Park attend schools in Cook County School District 104. One of these schools is Walker Elementary School, right in Bedford Park. After elementary and middle school, students go to Argo Community High School in Summit. The village also has its own public library, the Bedford Park Public Library.
Parks and Fun Activities
The Bedford Park District manages public parks for the community. These parks are located in Bedford Park and also in a nearby area called Bridgeview Gardens. They offer places for residents to play and relax outdoors.
Businesses and Industry
Bedford Park is home to important businesses. The Institute for Food Safety and Health is located here. This institute works with the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Food and Drug Administration to make sure our food is safe. It is next to the Ingredion plant, which is a large food ingredient company.
Getting Around Bedford Park
Residents and visitors can use public transportation in Bedford Park. Both Pace and CTA offer bus services throughout the village. This makes it easier for people to travel without a car.
