More about Bedford
Demographics, 2000 Census: From 1990 to 2000, Bedford's population grew by 45.5 percent, the 9th highest percent increase among the cities and towns, for a total of 18,274. There were 5,711 new residents, the 3rd highest numeric increase among the cities and towns. The median age is 39.2, with 28.6 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 11.5 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 6,251, with an average size of 2.85 persons. Of those, 5,124 are family households, with an average size of 3.17 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 6,401 total housing units.
Population Density, 2000: 558.0 persons per square mile of land area. Bedford contains 32.8 square miles of land area and 0.3 square miles of inland water area.
Origin: Established in 1730 as Narragansett Number 5 for the benefit of soldiers who fought against the Narragansett Indians in Rhode Island. It was regranted first as Souhegan East, then as Bedford in 1750. The town was named for Lord John Russell, fourth Duke of Bedford, a close friend of Governor Benning Wentworth.
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