Demographics details for Galveston, TX vs Bedford, VA

Population Overview

Compare main population characteristics in Galveston, TX vs Bedford, VA.

Data	Galveston	Bedford
Population	53,089	6,735
Median Age	39.4 years	40.5 years
Median Income	$57,453	$41,154
Married Families	34.0%	32.0%
Poverty Level	16%	10%
Unemployment Rate	4.6	3.5

Population Comparison: Galveston vs Bedford

In Galveston, the population is higher at 53,089, compared to 6,735 in Bedford.
The median age in Bedford is higher at 40.5 years, compared to 39.4 years in Galveston.
Galveston has a higher median income of $57,453 compared to $41,154 in Bedford.
A higher percentage of married families is found in Galveston at 34.0% compared to 32.0% in Bedford.
Galveston has a higher poverty level at 16% compared to 10% in Bedford.
The unemployment rate in Galveston is higher at 4.6%, compared to 3.5% in Bedford.

Demographics

Demographics Galveston vs Bedford provide insight into the diversity of the communities to compare.

Demographic	Galveston	Bedford
Black	16	17
White	37	75
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	30	2
Two or More Races	13	3
American Indian	1	Data is updating

Demographics Comparison: Galveston vs Bedford

In Bedford, the percentage of Black residents is higher at 17% compared to 16% in Galveston.
The percentage of White residents is higher in Bedford at 75% compared to 37% in Galveston.
Both Galveston and Bedford have the same percentage of Asian residents at 3%.
The Hispanic community is larger in Galveston at 30% compared to 2% in Bedford.
More residents identify as two or more races in Galveston at 13% compared to 3% in Bedford.
A greater percentage of American Indian residents live in Galveston at 1% compared to 0% in Bedford.

Health Statistics

The health statistics provide insights into prevalent health conditions in two communities.

Health Metric	Galveston	Bedford
Mental Health Not Good	16.9%	19.9%
Physical Health Not Good	12.3%	14.0%
Depression	21.7%	25.4%
Smoking	16.9%	21.9%
Binge Drinking	16.8%	15.7%
Obesity	37.4%	41.8%
Disability Percentage	16.0%	11.0%

Health Statistics Comparison: Galveston vs Bedford

In Bedford, a higher percentage report poor mental health at 19.9% compared to 16.9% in Galveston.
Higher depression rates are seen in Bedford at 25.4% versus 21.7% in Galveston.
Bedford has a higher smoking rate at 21.9% compared to 16.9% in Galveston.
Binge drinking is more common in Galveston at 16.8% compared to 15.7% in Bedford.
Bedford has higher obesity rates at 41.8% compared to 37.4% in Galveston.
Disability percentages are higher in Galveston at 16.0% compared to 11.0% in Bedford.

Education Levels

The educational attainment in the area helps gauge the workforce's skill level and economic potential.

Education Level	Galveston	Bedford
No Schooling	1.6% (823)	1.3% (87)
High School Diploma	13.8% (7,336)	22.5% (1,518)
Less than High School	16.6% (8,791)	19.7% (1,324)
Bachelor's Degree and Higher	23.2% (12,311)	13.5% (909)

Education Levels Comparison: Galveston vs Bedford

A higher percentage of residents in Galveston have no formal schooling at 1.6% compared to 1.3% in Bedford.
In Bedford, the rate of residents with high school diplomas is higher at 22.5% compared to 13.8% in Galveston.
The percentage of residents with less than a high school education is higher in Bedford at 19.7%, compared to 16.6% in Galveston.
A higher percentage of residents in Galveston hold a bachelor's degree or higher at 23.2% compared to 13.5% in Bedford.

Crime and Safety

Understanding crime rates and safety measures is crucial for assessing the livability of a city or town. Crime levels can vary significantly from one neighborhood to another, influenced by various factors such as population density and local amenities. For instance, areas with high foot traffic, like train stations, might experience different crime dynamics compared to quieter residential neighborhoods. Evaluating these patterns helps in making informed decisions about safety and community well-being.