Bedford County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Bedford County has a population of 80,894 residents and a median age of 47.2 years, making it the #721 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.1%. The median home value is $297,400, and the median household income is $78,937, which is 5% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Bedford County, 33.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 0.0% below the national average, ranking #534 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Bedford County is 77.0 years. 15.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.4% of adults in Bedford County smoke , 35.2% are obese , and 22.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 31.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Bedford County is 3.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
12.1% of children in Bedford County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 12.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Bedford County is 78.0%. The mean commute time is 28.9 min, which is 4.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Bedford County voted Republican with a margin of 50.4%. The vote was 24.4% Dem / 74.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.