Bedford, New York Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Bedford town was 16,880, a 1.19% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bedford town's population was 17,083, a decline of 0.95% compared to a population of 17,246 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Bedford, New York population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bedford town decreased by 1,282. In this period, the peak population was 18,435 in the year 2003. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 18,162 - -
2001 18,317 155 0.85%
2002 18,348 31 0.17%
2003 18,435 87 0.47%
2004 18,276 -159 -0.86%
2005 18,089 -187 -1.02%
2006 18,089 - -
2007 18,188 99 0.55%
2008 18,141 -47 -0.26%
2009 18,249 108 0.6%
2010 17,407 -842 -4.61%
2011 17,495 88 0.51%
2012 17,570 75 0.43%
2013 17,795 225 1.28%
2014 17,755 -40 -0.22%
2015 17,840 85 0.48%
2016 17,775 -65 -0.36%
2017 17,764 -11 -0.06%
2018 17,711 -53 -0.3%
2019 17,602 -109 -0.62%
2020 17,246 -356 -2.02%
2021 17,083 -163 -0.95%
2022 16,880 -203 -1.19%
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Bedford, New York population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Bedford town's population decreased by 755 (4.16%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Bedford town's population decreased by 161 (0.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Bedford town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Bedford town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 16,880. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bedford town's population peaked in year 2003 at 18,435.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bedford town's population was lowest in year 2022 at 16,880.

Bedford, New York annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Bedford town grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Bedford town had an average annual population growth rate of -0.32% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.06% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Bedford town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Bedford town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.32% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 366. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2012 to 2013, Bedford town's population grew the most with an increase of 225 (1.28%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Bedford town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 842 (-4.61%).

Things to know

Is Bedford, New York population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bedford town's population decreased by 366 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 163 (0.95%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 203 (1.19%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Bedford, New York changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Bedford town decreased by 915 (5.14%). The population was highest at 17,840 in the year 2015 and lowest at 16,880 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.40%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Bedford, New York Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bedford town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Bedford town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Bedford town was 16,880, a 1.19% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bedford town population was 17,083, a decline of 0.95% compared to a population of 17,246 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bedford town decreased by 1,282. In this period, the peak population was 18,435 in the year 2003. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Bedford town population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Bedford town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Bedford town population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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