Bedford County's estimated 2026 population is 56,088 with a growth rate of 1.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bedford County is the 32nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 45,082 and has seen a growth of 24.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 35.8 years
There are 39,000 adults, (7,757 of whom are seniors) in Bedford County.
Female: 25,730 (49.3%)
Male: 26,507 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Bedford County includes 75.29% White, 6.41% Black or African American, 4.56% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,330 | 75.29% |
| Two or more races | 6,182 | 11.83% |
| Black or African American | 3,349 | 6.41% |
| Other race | 2,380 | 4.56% |
| Native American | 555 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 441 | 0.84% |
Bedford County's average per capita income is $43,550. Household income levels show a median of $67,225. The poverty rate stands at 12.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,289 | - |
| Families | $80,997 | $95,710 |
| Households | $67,225 | $86,190 |
| Non Families | $41,862 | $56,527 |
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