COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Bedford County

Virginia · 45,656 residents · 760.104 sq mi

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Bedford County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,712. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 14,715 residents. Median home value is $76,500.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 13%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

45,656

−24%vs 2000

vs 60,371 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

60 / sq mi

−24%vs 2000

vs 79 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.7

−10%vs 2000

vs 39.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202481K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,712

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $43,136 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,305

−34%vs 2000

vs $21,582 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.0%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.1% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$76,500

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $116,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$346

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $444 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

85.8%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 86.6% in 2000

14.2% rent

Afford Score

2.5

−7%vs 2000

vs 2.7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.7%(55,358)

Black6.2%(3,752)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(449)

Asian0.4%(258)

Other0%

Diversity Score17.4%(10,529)

1990

White, non-Hispanic91.8%(41,907)

Black7.9%(3,605)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(230)

Asian0.1%(47)

Other0.2%(97)

Diversity Score20%(9,114)

Diversity Score

+14%vs 2000

vs 17 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.6%

−5.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

68.8%

−11.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.6%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.5 min

+27%vs 2000

vs 18.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford County, Virginia?

Bedford County, Virginia has about 45,656 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bedford County, Virginia earns about $30,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford County, Virginia expensive?

In Bedford County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $76,500, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford County, Virginia?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford County, Virginia?

About 7.0% of people in Bedford County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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