Bedford, Texas
Bedford, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-07132[4] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1372463[5] | |
Website | www.bedfordtx.gov |
Bedford is a city located in northeastern
Geography
Bedford is located at 32°50′48″N 97°8′23″W / 32.84667°N 97.13972°W (32.846790, –97.139630).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.0 square miles (26 km2), of which 0.10% is water.
Neighboring cities include Hurst and Euless.
Prominent highways include
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1960 | 2,706 | — | |
1970 | 10,049 | 271.4% | |
1980 | 20,821 | 107.2% | |
1990 | 43,762 | 110.2% | |
2000 | 47,152 | 7.7% | |
2010 | 46,979 | −0.4% | |
2020 | 49,928 | 6.3% | |
2021 (est.) | 49,187 | −1.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White (NH)
|
29,991 | 60.07% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
5,693 | 11.4% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
184 | 0.37% |
Asian (NH) | 2,626 | 5.26% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 417 | 0.84% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 191 | 0.38% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2,366 | 4.74% |
Hispanic or Latino | 8,460 | 16.94% |
Total | 49,928 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 49,928 people, 20,089 households, and 12,431 families residing in the city.
Local government
The City of Bedford, Texas Home Rule Charter was adopted September 24, 1966. The city operates under a
According to the city's 2013-2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's various funds had $62.5 million in revenues, $56.9 million in expenditures, $127.4 million in total assets, $67.2 million in total liabilities, and $22.4 million in cash and investments.[10]
Tax rollback of 2005
In 2004, the Bedford city council determined that after years of cost-cutting, a property tax increase would be necessary.[11] The council adopted a higher tax rate, but it triggered a tax rollback election in March 2005. The rollback provision passed and the city council revised the budget immediately due to the lack of funds, cutting city services including swimming pools, recreational centers, and the city library. However, an anonymous donation of $300,000 allowed the reopening of the library, one pool, the recreational center, and senior center. Another $20,000 was raised through a resident fundraising drive to help reopen the library.[12] City records show they had budget surpluses in the following years.
Economy
Top employers
According to Bedford's 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[13] the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
---|---|---|
1 | Texas Health Resources | 1,415 |
2 | Carter BloodCare | 891 |
3 | HEB ISD | 614 |
4 | State National Companies | 486 |
5 (tie) | Warrantech
|
416 |
5 (tie) | Walmart Supercenter | 416 |
7 | City of Bedford | 353 |
8 | Daystar Television Network
|
294 |
9 | Bedford Wellness & Rehab | 130 |
10 | Kroger Foods
|
120 |
Education
Bedford is within the
Notable people
- Cayden Boyd, actor
- Scott Chandler, football player
- Colt David, football player
- Clint Ford, American actor and writer
- Donnie Hart, MLB pitcher
- Georgia Gymdogs
- R. K. Milholland, author of the webcomic Something Positive
- Kyler Murray, Quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, 9th overall pick in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft for the Oakland Athletics
- Betty Pariso, IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Splurge, rapper
- Jonathan Stickland, Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 92, including Bedford, his city of residence[14]
- Blake Swihart, baseball player
- NBA basketball player for the Indiana Pacers
- Daniel Woolard, professional soccer player
- Dustin Ybarra, stand-up comedian and actor[15]
References
- ^ Campbell, Elizabeth (January 15, 2020). "Bedford city manager, city council agree to part ways 'effective immediately'". Retrieved January 16, 2020.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Bedford city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ City of Bedford 2013-14 CAFR Retrieved 2015-06-30
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2006. Retrieved November 30, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Bedford Public Library, Hours and Location". Archived from the original on May 31, 2007. Retrieved May 22, 2007.
- ^ City of Bedford ACFR
- ^ "Jonathan Stickland's Biography". votesmart.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ Michael Granberry (February 6, 2018). "The ABC show 'Kevin (Probably) Saves the World' is full of Texas connections". Guide Live. Retrieved February 7, 2018.