Bedford County, Tennessee

Total Population: 51,291

County Seat: Shelbyville

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Median Home Value

$255,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,197

Across all households

Median Age

37.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.2%
Hispanic or Latino15.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.1%
Two or More Races3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

25.5%

65 Years and Over

14.5%

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.3%

No Health Insurance

13.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,197

Mean Household Income

$78,968

Per Capita Income

$29,468

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$255,300

Median Rent

$917/mo

Total Housing Units

20,129

Owner-Occupied

70.2%

Renter-Occupied

29.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Married Couple Households

48.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.0%

Average Household Size

2.67

Broadband Internet Access

85.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47003.