This was 10.6 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,246.
89.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bedford for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 969 | 10.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,004 | 32.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,008 | 10.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 595 | 6.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,362 | 14.6 |
Associate's degree | 861 | 9.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 864 | 9.3 |
Master's degree | 520 | 5.6 |
Professional school degree | 75 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 40 | 0.4 |