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Bedford County

Virginia · 79,462 residents · 760.104 sq mi
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Bedford County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,136. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,600. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,462
+32%since 2000
from 60,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+19%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K53K63K74K84K1990201020202024Bedford County
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,136
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,565
+60%since 2000
from $21,582 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+17%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(68,128)
Black6.1%(4,864)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2,055)
Asian1.2%(967)
Other2.7%(2,138)
Diversity Score29.3%(23,304)
Segregation Score27.7%(21,996)
Diversity Score
29
+68%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$57,947−14%
Home value$229,800+9%
Population81,347−2%
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BEDFORD COUNTY VS
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Income$66,165−1%
Home value$211,600same
Population55,629−33%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford County, Virginia?

Bedford County, Virginia has about 79,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bedford County, Virginia earns about $67,136 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 $211,600, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford County, Virginia?

About 30.9% 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 8.1% of people in Bedford County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,806 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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