Bedford, New York population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bedford town decreased by 1,739. 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 | 0.60% |
| 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 | -0.30% |
| 2019 | 17,602 | -109 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 17,123 | -479 | -2.72% |
| 2021 | 16,781 | -342 | -2.00% |
| 2022 | 16,540 | -241 | -1.44% |
| 2023 | 16,423 | -117 | -0.71% |
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Bedford, New York population from 2000 to 2023
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 284 (1.63%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Bedford town's population decreased by 700 (4.09%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bedford town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,423.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bedford town's population peaked in year 2003 at 18,435.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bedford town's population was lowest in year 2023 at 16,423.
Bedford, New York annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bedford town grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bedford town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.42% per year. Overall the population shrank 9.57% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bedford town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.42% per year.
From 2012 to 2013 Bedford town population grew the most, with an increase of 225 people (a 1.28% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Bedford town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 842 people (a 4.61% year-on-year decline).
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 358 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 241 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 117 (0.71%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bedford, New York changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bedford town decreased by 1,372 (7.71%). The population was highest at 17,840 in the year 2015 and lowest at 16,423 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.79%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)