Bedford County, Virginia

Total Population: 80,254

County Seat: Bedford

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Median Home Value

$276,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$77,644

Across all households

Median Age

47.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

33.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.0%
Two or More Races3.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.6%

65 Years and Over

22.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

6.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$77,644

Mean Household Income

$101,435

Per Capita Income

$42,095

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$276,600

Median Rent

$955/mo

Total Housing Units

37,383

Owner-Occupied

84.2%

Renter-Occupied

15.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Married Couple Households

59.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.0%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

86.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51019.