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How the population has changed in Bedford

Demographic trends in Bedford and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
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Bedford's demographics, 2020:

Total population 174,687 people

The total population in Bedford rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 367 people per sq km

The population density in Bedford is higher than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 41 years

The average age in Bedford is the same as the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Total population in Bedford

In 2020, Bedford was the 12th largest local authority in the East of England, with a total population of 174,687. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the East of England

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Population density in Bedford

In 2020, the population density in Bedford was 367 people per square kilometre, which was more than the East of England (328), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the East of England

Population density in people per sq km, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Median age in Bedford

In 2020, the median age in Bedford was 41 years, which was younger than the East of England (42 years), and the same as the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the East of England

Median age in years, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

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