Bedford, New Hampshire

Bedford is a town located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 18,274.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 85.8 km² (33.1 mi²). 85.0 km² (32.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.85% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 18,274 people, 6,251 households, and 5,125 families residing in the town. The population density is 214.9/km² (556.6/mi²). There are 6,401 housing units at an average density of 75.3/km² (195.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.41% White, 0.32% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 6,251 households out of which 41.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.9% are married couples living together, 5.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% are non-families. 14.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.85 and the average family size is 3.17.

In the town the population is spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $84,392, and the median income for a family is $91,868. Males have a median income of $69,987 versus $39,507 for females. The per capita income for the town is $37,730. 2.2% of the population and 1.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 1.9% are under the age of 18 and 6.3% are 65 or older.