Bedford County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,237 | — | #984 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,225 | -10.5% | #1,412 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,659 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $281,200 | -0.2% | #725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,051 | -9.6% | #841 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | +0.1% | #1,424 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bedford County has a population of 52,237, making it the #984 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bedford County is $67,225, ranking #1,412 out of 3,222 counties — 10.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Bedford County is $281,200 (-0.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,051/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.9%.
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85.4% of residents in Bedford County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% below the national rate.
About Bedford County, Tennessee
Bedford County, Tennessee has a total population of 52,237, making it the 984th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bedford County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bedford County is $67,225, which ranks #1,412 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Bedford County is $281,200, 0.2% below the national median. Renters in Bedford County pay a median gross rent of $1,051 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bedford County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.
Bedford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.3%).
All data for Bedford County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.