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Bedford

Virginia · 6,222 residents · 8.723 sq mi
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Bedford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,100. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,222
−1%since 2000
from 6,299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+5%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Bedford
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,262
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,092
+30%since 2000
from $15,423 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+38%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(4,703)
Black22.3%(1,407)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(56)
Asian0.6%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.7%(2,940)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(4,671)
Black20%(1,245)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(134)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other3.3%(206)
Diversity Score51.1%(3,182)
Diversity Score
51
+10%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford, Virginia?

Bedford, Virginia has about 6,222 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford, Virginia?

The typical household in Bedford, Virginia earns about $32,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford, Virginia expensive?

In Bedford, Virginia, the median home is worth about $139,100, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, Virginia?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford, Virginia?

About 16.5% of people in Bedford, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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