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Bedford County

Tennessee · 50,237 residents · 473.639 sq mi
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Bedford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,973. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,237
+34%since 2000
from 37,586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+9%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K35K41K48K54K1990201020202024Bedford County
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,973
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,729 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,134
+57%since 2000
from $16,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+49%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(31,060)
Black8.4%(3,152)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,811)
Asian0.4%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(13,592)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(36,499)
Black7.1%(3,563)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(7,665)
Asian0.7%(337)
Other3.4%(1,713)
Diversity Score54%(27,146)
Segregation Score41.4%(20,820)
Diversity Score
54
+49%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford County, Tennessee?

Bedford County, Tennessee has about 50,237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bedford County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bedford County, Tennessee earns about $52,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford County, Tennessee expensive?

In Bedford County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $169,800, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford County, Tennessee?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford County, Tennessee?

About 13.8% of people in Bedford County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,826 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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5 ZIP codes
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