Bedford County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80,894 | — | #721 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,937 | +5.0% | #627 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.2 years | +21.3% | #453 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $297,400 | +5.5% | #643 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $952 | -18.1% | #1,174 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | -36.0% | #374 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bedford County has a population of 80,894, making it the #721 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bedford County is $78,937, ranking #627 out of 3,222 counties — 5.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Bedford County is $297,400 (+5.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $952/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.7%.
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94.3% of residents in Bedford County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Bedford County, Virginia
Bedford County, Virginia has a total population of 80,894, making it the 721st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bedford County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bedford County is $78,937, which ranks #627 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Bedford County is $297,400, 5.5% above the national median. Renters in Bedford County pay a median gross rent of $952 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bedford County, 33.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Bedford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Bedford County, Virginia 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.