2023 ACS Census Data · Population 80,254
Bedford County is a mid-sized county in Virginia with a population of 80,254. The median household income is $77,644, 19% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.1%, median home value is $276,600, and 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% above the national average.
Population
80,254
2023 estimate
Rank #721 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$77,644
Household
Rank #596 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$276,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #610 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
33.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #502 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% above Virginia avg·19% above national avg
Poverty Rate
38% above Virginia avg·46% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% above Virginia avg·0% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$42,095
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% below Virginia avg·32% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% below Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
19% above Virginia avg·15% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% above Virginia avg·18% above national avg
Housing Units
37,383
Households
32,698
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,464
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
16% above Virginia avg·40% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.7%
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