Bedford County's estimated 2026 population is 83,651 with a growth rate of 0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bedford County is the 26th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 75,032 and has seen a growth of 11.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 47.4 years
Male: 46.8 years
There are 65,151 adults, (18,820 of whom are seniors) in Bedford County.
Female: 41,001 (50.7%)
Male: 39,893 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Bedford County includes 85.61% White, 6.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,252 | 85.61% |
| Black or African American | 5,108 | 6.31% |
| Two or more races | 4,170 | 5.15% |
| Other race | 1,160 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 1,044 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 160 | 0.2% |
Bedford County's average per capita income is $50,885. Household income levels show a median of $78,937. The poverty rate stands at 8.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,329 | - |
| Families | $92,345 | $116,192 |
| Households | $78,937 | $102,452 |
| Non Families | $46,034 | $67,662 |
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