Bedford County, VA

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Bedford County Overview

79,761
TOTAL POPULATION
39,452
MALE POPULATION
40,309
FEMALE POPULATION
97.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.17
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,552
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,064
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$74,773
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,488
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
38,348
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bedford County Area Codes

Race in Bedford County

The most populous races in Bedford County are White / Caucasian (69,564 | 87.2%), Black / African American (4,925 | 6.2%), and Two or more Races (3,228 | 4.1%).
Race in Bedford County
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,0101.3%
Black / African American4,9256.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,0792.6%
Native / Alaskan530.1%
White / Caucasian69,56487.2%
Two or more Races3,2284.1%
Some other Race9811.2%
Total79,761100.0%

Ancestry in Bedford County

The most populous ancestries reported in Bedford County are American (12,365 | 15.5%), English (12,224 | 15.3%), German (8,593 | 10.8%), Irish (8,001 | 10.0%), and Italian (2,840 | 3.6%), together accounting for 55.2% of all Bedford County residents.
Ancestry in Bedford County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan50.0%
African5310.7%
American12,36515.5%
Arab1860.2%
Argentinean70.0%
Armenian190.0%
Austrian810.1%
Bahamian30.0%
Basque150.0%
Belgian400.1%
Bhutanese2350.3%
Blackfeet160.0%
Brazilian240.0%
British5230.7%
Bulgarian200.0%
Burmese500.1%
Canadian870.1%
Cape Verdean110.0%
Central American2030.3%
Cherokee2450.3%
Chilean50.0%
Choctaw240.0%
Colombian1520.2%
Costa Rican70.0%
Cuban750.1%
Czech2070.3%
Czechoslovakian370.1%
Danish1180.2%
Dutch5660.7%
Eastern European1580.2%
Egyptian160.0%
English12,22415.3%
Ethiopian140.0%
European1,7122.1%
Finnish450.1%
French8351.1%
French Canadian2490.3%
German8,59310.8%
Greek1170.2%
Guatemalan190.0%
Haitian630.1%
Honduran630.1%
Hungarian1710.2%
Indian (Asian)1620.2%
Iranian40.0%
Irish8,00110.0%
Iroquois60.0%
Italian2,8403.6%
Jamaican390.1%
Japanese540.1%
Kenyan290.0%
Korean5000.6%
Laotian30.0%
Latvian260.0%
Lebanese1370.2%
Lithuanian800.1%
Luxembourger570.1%
Mexican1,0311.3%
Native Hawaiian280.0%
Navajo50.0%
Nicaraguan80.0%
Nigerian180.0%
Northern European570.1%
Norwegian4070.5%
Okinawan70.0%
Pakistani500.1%
Pennsylvania German480.1%
Peruvian1720.2%
Polish1,4511.8%
Portuguese1660.2%
Puerto Rican2770.4%
Romanian300.0%
Russian1970.3%
Salvadoran1060.1%
Samoan90.0%
Scandinavian1490.2%
Scotch-Irish1,4661.8%
Scottish1,7592.2%
Sioux190.0%
Slavic150.0%
Slovak1280.2%
South African530.1%
South American3900.5%
Spaniard150.0%
Spanish100.0%
Sri Lankan1080.1%
Subsaharan African7060.9%
Swedish2520.3%
Swiss640.1%
Syrian330.0%
Thai1520.2%
Turkish140.0%
Ukrainian990.1%
Uruguayan60.0%
Venezuelan480.1%
Welsh9301.2%
Zimbabwean180.0%
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Immigrants in Bedford County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bedford County came from Asia (818 | 1.0%), Latin America (751 | 0.9%), Central America (434 | 0.5%), Europe (355 | 0.4%), and South Eastern Asia (286 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.3% of all Bedford County residents.
Immigrants in Bedford County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan50.0%
Africa900.1%
Asia8181.0%
Australia150.0%
Azores130.0%
Bahamas240.0%
Bangladesh70.0%
Brazil240.0%
Bulgaria140.0%
Cambodia140.0%
Canada950.1%
Caribbean970.1%
Central America4340.5%
China430.1%
Colombia290.0%
Costa Rica70.0%
Cuba180.0%
Denmark440.1%
Eastern Africa410.1%
Eastern Asia2790.4%
Eastern Europe890.1%
Egypt170.0%
El Salvador1020.1%
England650.1%
Ethiopia140.0%
Europe3550.4%
Germany560.1%
Guatemala190.0%
Haiti160.0%
Honduras630.1%
Hungary70.0%
India710.1%
Iran40.0%
Italy230.0%
Jamaica390.1%
Japan2030.3%
Korea330.0%
Latin America7510.9%
Latvia130.0%
Lebanon370.1%
Lithuania80.0%
Mexico2340.3%
Nepal840.1%
Nigeria50.0%
Northern Africa170.0%
Northern Europe1180.2%
Oceania150.0%
Pakistan170.0%
Panama90.0%
Peru1010.1%
Philippines1520.2%
Portugal340.0%
Russia290.0%
Singapore70.0%
South America2200.3%
South Central Asia1880.2%
South Eastern Asia2860.4%
Southern Europe570.1%
Switzerland350.0%
Syria110.0%
Thailand500.1%
Ukraine180.0%
Uruguay60.0%
Venezuela480.1%
Vietnam630.1%
Western Africa50.0%
Western Asia650.1%
Western Europe910.1%
Zimbabwe270.0%
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Sex and Age in Bedford County

Sex and Age in Bedford County

The most populous age groups in Bedford County are 60 to 64 Years (3,293 | 8.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (3,494 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bedford County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,697 (4.3%)1,841 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years2,768 (7.0%)2,167 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years1,894 (4.8%)2,236 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years2,348 (5.9%)2,315 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years2,211 (5.6%)2,185 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,094 (5.3%)1,951 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years2,048 (5.2%)2,016 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Years1,892 (4.8%)2,087 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years2,339 (5.9%)2,125 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years2,481 (6.3%)2,553 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years2,805 (7.1%)2,901 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years3,246 (8.2%)3,494 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years3,293 (8.4%)3,093 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years2,830 (7.2%)3,173 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years2,335 (5.9%)2,201 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years1,430 (3.6%)1,912 (4.7%)
80 to 84 Years955 (2.4%)1,083 (2.7%)
85 Years and over786 (2.0%)976 (2.4%)
Total39,452 (100.0%)40,309 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bedford County

Median Family Size in Bedford County

The median family size in Bedford County is 2.88 persons per family, with married-couple families (19,222 | 83.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.92 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,293 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.23 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bedford County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple19,222 (83.9%)2.92
Single Male/Father1,293 (5.6%)2.23
Single Female/Mother2,396 (10.5%)2.89
Total Families22,911 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Bedford County

The median household size in Bedford County is 2.44 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,396 | 7.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (9,599 | 29.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bedford County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple19,222 (59.1%)2.94
Single Male/Father1,293 (4.0%)2.76
Single Female/Mother2,396 (7.4%)3.13
Non-family9,599 (29.5%)1.21
Total Households32,510 (100.0%)2.44

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bedford County

Out of a total of 32,510 households in Bedford County, 22,911 (70.5%) are family households, while 9,599 (29.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12,371, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,139.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bedford County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,139 (25.0%)
2-Person Households12,371 (38.1%)1,223 (3.8%)
3-Person Households4,244 (13.1%)213 (0.7%)
4-Person Households3,627 (11.2%)9 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,451 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households622 (1.9%)7 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households596 (1.8%)8 (0.0%)
Total22,911 (70.5%)9,599 (29.5%)

Female Fertility in Bedford County

Fertility by Age in Bedford County

Average fertility rate in Bedford County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 118.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bedford County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years724 (77.7%)118.0
35 to 50 years208 (22.3%)28.0
Total932 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bedford County

79.2% of women with births (932) in Bedford County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 26.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bedford County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years530 (73.2%)194 (26.8%)
35 to 50 years208 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total738 (79.2%)194 (20.8%)

Fertility by Education in Bedford County

Average fertility rate in Bedford County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 82.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 3.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 36.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bedford County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6 (0.6%)3.0
High School Diploma243 (26.1%)75.0
College or Associate's Degree266 (28.5%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree340 (36.5%)82.0
Graduate Degree77 (8.3%)46.0
Total932 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bedford County

20.8% of women with births in Bedford County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 31.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bedford County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma180 (74.1%)63 (25.9%)
College or Associate's Degree183 (68.8%)83 (31.2%)
Bachelor's Degree292 (85.9%)48 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total738 (79.2%)194 (20.8%)

Income in Bedford County

Income Overview in Bedford County

Per Capita Income in Bedford County is $40,552, while median incomes of families and households are $87,064 and $74,773 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income79,761$40,552
Median Family Income22,911$87,064
Mean Family Income22,911$110,137
Median Household Income32,510$74,773
Mean Household Income32,510$98,237
Income Deficit22,911$9,488
Wage / Income Gap (%)79,76131.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)79,76168.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index79,7610.44

Earnings by Sex in Bedford County

Average Earnings in Bedford County are $44,508, $51,730 for men and $35,262 for women, a difference of 31.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Bedford County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male22,134 (55.2%)$51,730
Female17,961 (44.8%)$35,262
Total40,095 (100.0%)$44,508

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bedford County

The most common earnings brackets in Bedford County are $100,000+ for men (4,007 | 18.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,375 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bedford County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less688 (3.1%)1,211 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999415 (1.9%)791 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499463 (2.1%)632 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999543 (2.5%)546 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499680 (3.1%)588 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999447 (2.0%)556 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499558 (2.5%)645 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999430 (1.9%)645 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499306 (1.4%)547 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999584 (2.6%)548 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999989 (4.5%)1,252 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,014 (4.6%)960 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,193 (5.4%)976 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999965 (4.4%)1,034 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,372 (6.2%)1,147 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,054 (4.8%)1,255 (7.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,711 (7.7%)1,212 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,091 (9.5%)777 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,624 (11.9%)1,375 (7.7%)
$100,000+4,007 (18.1%)1,264 (7.0%)
Total22,134 (100.0%)17,961 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bedford County

Average earnings in Bedford County are $60,346 for men and $40,244 for women, a difference of 33.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,364, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,659. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,087, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,841.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bedford County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,659$20,841
High School Diploma$47,194$34,792
College or Associate's Degree$61,040$33,928
Bachelor's Degree$77,244$46,953
Graduate Degree$86,364$59,087
Total$60,346$40,244

Family Income in Bedford County

Family Income Brackets in Bedford County

According to the Bedford County family income data, there are 4,926 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 252 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bedford County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004351.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992521.1%
$15,000 to $24,9998943.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1004.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,33710.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994,37619.1%
$75,000 to $99,9993,89517.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994,92621.5%
$150,000 to $199,9992,47410.8%
$200,000+2,2459.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bedford County

6-person families (620 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Bedford County with $122,623 per family, while 2-person families (13,047 | 57.0%) have the highest median income of $40,402 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bedford County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families13,047 (57.0%)$80,804
3-Person Families4,091 (17.9%)$92,708
4-Person Families3,364 (14.7%)$113,990
5-Person Families1,303 (5.7%)$122,242
6-Person Families620 (2.7%)$122,623
7+ Person Families486 (2.1%)$71,614
Total22,911 (100.0%)$87,064

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bedford County

The median family income in Bedford County is $87,064, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,101) having the highest median family income of $142,587, while families with no earners (4,849) have the lowest median family income of $57,910, accounting for 9.2% and 21.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bedford County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,849 (21.2%)$57,910
1 Earner6,978 (30.5%)$71,141
2 Earners8,983 (39.2%)$112,231
3+ Earners2,101 (9.2%)$142,587
Total22,911 (100.0%)$87,064

Household Income in Bedford County

Household Income Brackets in Bedford County

With 6,144 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bedford County, accounting for 18.9% of all households. In contrast, only 975 households (3.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bedford County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009753.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0403.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,1466.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2767.0%
$35,000 to $49,9994,03112.4%
$50,000 to $74,9995,85218.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994,84414.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996,14418.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992,6668.2%
$200,000+2,5367.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bedford County

The median household income in Bedford County is $74,773, with the highest median household income of $88,961 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,649 households (23.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,789, with 885 households (2.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bedford County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years885 (2.7%)$48,789
25 to 44 Years7,649 (23.5%)$88,961
45 to 64 Years13,199 (40.6%)$81,778
65+ Years10,777 (33.2%)$59,663
Total32,510 (100.0%)$74,773

Poverty in Bedford County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bedford County

With 8.3% poverty level for males and 9.8% for females among the residents of Bedford County, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 85 males (18.5%) and 236 females (17.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bedford County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years161 (9.7%)201 (11.2%)
5 Years79 (9.9%)44 (9.7%)
6 to 11 Years454 (16.8%)310 (12.9%)
12 to 14 Years132 (12.0%)236 (17.3%)
15 Years85 (18.5%)63 (13.5%)
16 and 17 Years124 (12.4%)23 (2.1%)
18 to 24 Years319 (10.4%)459 (15.6%)
25 to 34 Years274 (6.7%)350 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years355 (8.4%)509 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years329 (6.2%)484 (8.9%)
55 to 64 Years619 (9.5%)734 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years135 (2.6%)219 (4.1%)
75 Years and over197 (6.4%)266 (7.0%)
Total3,263 (8.3%)3,898 (9.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bedford County

According to the poverty statistics in Bedford County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.4% of males and 97.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bedford County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,502 (90.3%)1,590 (88.8%)
5 Years717 (90.1%)408 (90.3%)
6 to 11 Years2,242 (83.2%)2,088 (87.1%)
12 to 14 Years969 (88.0%)1,125 (82.7%)
15 Years375 (81.5%)403 (86.5%)
16 and 17 Years879 (87.6%)1,063 (97.9%)
18 to 24 Years2,744 (89.6%)2,483 (84.4%)
25 to 34 Years3,838 (93.3%)3,615 (91.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,859 (91.6%)3,702 (87.9%)
45 to 54 Years4,933 (93.8%)4,970 (91.1%)
55 to 64 Years5,896 (90.5%)5,849 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,013 (97.4%)5,135 (95.9%)
75 Years and over2,895 (93.6%)3,531 (93.0%)
Total35,862 (91.7%)35,962 (90.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bedford County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bedford County show that 3.7% or 717 of the total 19,222 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 33.0%, comprising of 116 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 382 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bedford County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children12,771 (97.1%)382 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children4,461 (96.1%)179 (3.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,037 (96.3%)40 (3.7%)
5 or more Children236 (67.0%)116 (33.0%)
Total18,505 (96.3%)717 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bedford County

According to the poverty data in Bedford County, 10.1% or 130 single-father households and 20.7% or 495 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (33.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 361 households (29.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bedford County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children40 (8.7%)111 (12.3%)
1 or 2 Children70 (9.0%)361 (29.7%)
3 or 4 Children20 (33.9%)23 (8.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (10.1%)495 (20.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bedford County

The poverty data for Bedford County shows that 717 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 625 of the single-parent households (16.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 116 households (33.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 431 household (21.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bedford County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children382 (2.9%)151 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children179 (3.9%)431 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children40 (3.7%)43 (12.8%)
5 or more Children116 (33.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total717 (3.7%)625 (16.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Bedford County

Employment by Class of Employer in Bedford County

Among the 36,473 employed individuals in Bedford County, private company employees (23,217 | 63.7%), not-for-profit organizations (3,997 | 11.0%), and local government employees (3,284 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bedford County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees23,21763.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,9155.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,1245.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,99711.0%
Local Government Employees3,2849.0%
State Government Employees1,0913.0%
Federal Government Employees7342.0%
Unpaid Family Workers1110.3%
Total36,473100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bedford County

According to the labor force statistics for Bedford County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (66,231), 57.9% or 38,348 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 1,112 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.0% or 3,519 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.2% or 294 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bedford County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,379 (36.9%)74 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years3,587 (81.6%)294 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Years3,519 (87.0%)165 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years3,296 (81.1%)152 (4.6%)
35 to 44 Years6,974 (82.6%)139 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years8,474 (78.9%)153 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years4,637 (68.8%)56 (1.2%)
60 to 64 Years3,640 (57.0%)47 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,255 (21.4%)11 (0.5%)
75 Years and over579 (8.1%)23 (4.0%)
Total38,348 (57.9%)1,112 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bedford County

According to labor force statistics for Bedford County, 75.6% of individuals (30,556) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (40,418) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 703 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.7% or 11,581 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.5% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bedford County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,322 (47.6%)125 (4.5%)
High School Diploma8,005 (71.6%)291 (2.6%)
College / Associate Degree9,633 (76.3%)354 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,581 (83.7%)208 (1.5%)
Total30,556 (75.6%)930 (2.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bedford County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bedford County are Management (5,060 | 13.6%), Community & Social Service (4,281 | 11.5%), Education Instruction & Library (2,803 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,544 | 6.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,181 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bedford County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bedford County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.8%), Life, Physical & Social Science (73.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (74.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bedford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,197 (63.2%)1,863 (36.8%)
Business & Financial868 (45.9%)1,022 (54.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,585 (72.7%)596 (27.3%)
Computers & Mathematics792 (67.2%)387 (32.8%)
Architecture & Engineering616 (80.8%)146 (19.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science177 (73.8%)63 (26.3%)
Community & Social Service 1,465 (34.2%)2,816 (65.8%)
Education, Arts & Media379 (47.5%)419 (52.5%)
Legal Services & Support61 (25.2%)181 (74.8%)
Education Instruction & Library713 (25.4%)2,090 (74.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment312 (71.2%)126 (28.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating647 (25.4%)1,897 (74.6%)
Health Technologists450 (26.0%)1,281 (74.0%)
Total (Category)7,762 (48.6%)8,194 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)20,799 (55.9%)16,372 (44.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bedford County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,400 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (1,138 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (846 | 2.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (773 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (531 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Bedford County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bedford County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (88.7%), Security & Protection (86.3%), and Law Enforcement (82.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.9%), Personal Care & Service (62.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bedford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support206 (18.1%)932 (81.9%)
Security & Protection458 (86.3%)73 (13.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention284 (88.7%)36 (11.3%)
Law Enforcement174 (82.5%)37 (17.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving669 (47.8%)731 (52.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance582 (75.3%)191 (24.7%)
Personal Care & Service314 (37.1%)532 (62.9%)
Total (Category)2,229 (47.5%)2,459 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)20,799 (55.9%)16,372 (44.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bedford County are Office & Administration (3,860 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (3,803 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bedford County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bedford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,233 (58.7%)1,570 (41.3%)
Office & Administration873 (22.6%)2,987 (77.4%)
Total (Category)3,106 (40.5%)4,557 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)20,799 (55.9%)16,372 (44.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bedford County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,727 | 4.6%), Construction & Extraction (1,694 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (181 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bedford County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bedford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry117 (64.6%)64 (35.4%)
Construction & Extraction1,678 (99.1%)16 (0.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,694 (98.1%)33 (1.9%)
Total (Category)3,489 (96.9%)113 (3.1%)
Total (Overall)20,799 (55.9%)16,372 (44.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bedford County are Production (2,662 | 7.2%), Transportation (1,452 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (1,148 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bedford County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bedford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,049 (77.0%)613 (23.0%)
Transportation1,302 (89.7%)150 (10.3%)
Material Moving862 (75.1%)286 (24.9%)
Total (Category)4,213 (80.1%)1,049 (19.9%)
Total (Overall)20,799 (55.9%)16,372 (44.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bedford County

Employment Industries in Bedford County

The major employment industries in Bedford County include Health Care & Social Assistance (5,040 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (4,819 | 13.0%), Educational Services (4,320 | 11.6%), Retail Trade (4,276 | 11.5%), and Construction (2,710 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Bedford County

Employment Industries by Sex in Bedford County

The Bedford County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.2%), and Wholesale Trade (89.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.5%), and Educational Services (67.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bedford County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting445 (79.6%)114 (20.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,499 (92.2%)211 (7.8%)
Manufacturing3,607 (74.9%)1,212 (25.2%)
Wholesale Trade658 (89.4%)78 (10.6%)
Retail Trade2,283 (53.4%)1,993 (46.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,564 (84.9%)279 (15.1%)
Utilities528 (80.7%)126 (19.3%)
Information142 (41.9%)197 (58.1%)
Finance & Insurance653 (35.2%)1,204 (64.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing283 (49.4%)290 (50.6%)
Professional & Scientific1,328 (55.5%)1,065 (44.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support668 (60.7%)432 (39.3%)
Educational Services1,409 (32.6%)2,911 (67.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,283 (25.5%)3,757 (74.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation483 (69.0%)217 (31.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services831 (49.3%)854 (50.7%)
Public Administration812 (60.6%)528 (39.4%)
Total20,799 (55.9%)16,372 (44.1%)

Education in Bedford County

School Enrollment in Bedford County

The most common levels of schooling among the 17,028 students in Bedford County are high school (3,871 | 22.7%), elementary school (3,643 | 21.4%), and middle school (3,208 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Bedford County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,0226.0%
Kindergarten1,1716.9%
Elementary School3,64321.4%
Middle School3,20818.8%
High School3,87122.7%
College / Undergraduate2,64715.5%
Graduate / Professional1,4668.6%
Total17,028100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bedford County

Out of a total of 17,028 students who are enrolled in schools in Bedford County, 5,245 (30.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 11,783 (69.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 671 (62.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,658 (79.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bedford County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds334 (42.1%)460 (57.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,658 (79.7%)934 (20.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,066 (75.5%)993 (24.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,311 (78.2%)643 (21.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds806 (76.2%)252 (23.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds697 (45.3%)843 (54.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds407 (37.8%)671 (62.2%)
35 Years and over505 (53.0%)448 (47.0%)
Total11,783 (69.2%)5,245 (30.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bedford County

Business (3,295 | 16.1%), education (2,810 | 13.7%), science & technology (2,235 | 10.9%), psychology (1,549 | 7.6%), and social sciences (1,473 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 20,451 individuals in Bedford County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bedford County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8564.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,3306.5%
Physical & Health Sciences7963.9%
Psychology1,5497.6%
Social Sciences1,4737.2%
Engineering1,3156.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies2271.1%
Science & Technology2,23510.9%
Business3,29516.1%
Education2,81013.7%
Literature & Languages6553.2%
Liberal Arts & History1,4096.9%
Visual & Performing Arts7093.5%
Communications5092.5%
Arts & Humanities1,2836.3%
Total20,451100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bedford County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bedford County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bedford County are males with 3 vehicles (6,808, accounting for 33.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (4,781, making up 42.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bedford County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle272 (1.3%)264 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle2,216 (10.9%)2,230 (13.9%)
2 Vehicles6,799 (33.4%)5,439 (33.8%)
3 Vehicles6,808 (33.5%)4,781 (29.7%)
4 Vehicles2,711 (13.3%)2,142 (13.3%)
5 or more Vehicles1,546 (7.6%)1,248 (7.7%)
Total20,352 (100.0%)16,104 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bedford County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bedford County are 30 to 34 minutes (5,645 commuters, 17.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (5,350 commuters, 16.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (5,000 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in Bedford County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5011.5%
5 to 9 Minutes2,3967.2%
10 to 14 Minutes3,33910.1%
15 to 19 Minutes5,35016.1%
20 to 24 Minutes5,00015.1%
25 to 29 Minutes3,1809.6%
30 to 34 Minutes5,64517.0%
35 to 39 Minutes1,2113.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1,5374.6%
45 to 59 Minutes3,2769.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,3114.0%
90 or more Minutes4371.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Bedford County

The most common commute times in Bedford County are 30 to 34 minutes (3,432 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,318 commuters, 16.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bedford County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes225 (1.2%)276 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,252 (6.7%)1,144 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,897 (10.1%)1,442 (10.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,032 (16.2%)2,318 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,979 (15.9%)2,021 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,675 (8.9%)1,505 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,432 (18.3%)2,213 (15.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes532 (2.8%)679 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes788 (4.2%)749 (5.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,932 (10.3%)1,344 (9.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes753 (4.0%)558 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes268 (1.4%)169 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bedford County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bedford County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,911, 15.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,380, 16.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bedford County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM987 (5.3%)415 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,248 (6.7%)398 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM983 (5.2%)790 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,064 (11.0%)1,105 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,128 (11.3%)1,490 (10.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,911 (15.5%)2,380 (16.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,396 (12.8%)2,252 (15.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,955 (10.4%)1,526 (10.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM885 (4.7%)593 (4.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM942 (5.0%)1,196 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM418 (2.2%)410 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM73 (0.4%)184 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM943 (5.0%)801 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM832 (4.4%)878 (6.1%)
Total18,765 (100.0%)14,418 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bedford County

Occupancy by Ownership in Bedford County

Of the total 32,510 dwellings in Bedford County, owner-occupied units account for 27,390 (84.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,120 (15.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bedford County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27,39084.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,12015.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units32,510100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bedford County

Occupancy by Household Size in Bedford County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,13925.0%
2-Person Household13,59441.8%
3-Person Household4,45713.7%
4+ Person Household6,32019.4%
Total Housing Units32,510100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bedford County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bedford County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household6,267 (77.0%)1,872 (23.0%)
2-Person Household12,174 (89.5%)1,420 (10.4%)
3-Person Household3,704 (83.1%)753 (16.9%)
4+ Person Household5,245 (83.0%)1,075 (17.0%)
Total Housing Units27,390 (84.3%)5,120 (15.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bedford County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bedford County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,796 (73.1%)660 (26.9%)
High School Diploma6,945 (81.7%)1,555 (18.3%)
College/Associate Degree8,693 (85.6%)1,459 (14.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,956 (87.3%)1,446 (12.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bedford County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bedford County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,26913.1%
35 to 44 Years4,26513.1%
45 to 54 Years5,63417.3%
55 to 64 Years7,56523.3%
65 to 74 Years6,30419.4%
75 to 84 Years3,46710.7%
85 Years and Over1,0063.1%
Total32,510100.0%

Housing Finances in Bedford County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bedford County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bedford County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied27,390 (84.3%)$83,374
Renter-Occupied5,120 (15.8%)$39,394
Average32,510 (100.0%)$74,773

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bedford County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bedford County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000295 (1.1%)300 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999272 (1.0%)114 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999523 (1.9%)506 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999840 (3.1%)373 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999600 (2.2%)322 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,642 (6.0%)627 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,075 (11.2%)956 (18.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,920 (18.0%)937 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,254 (15.5%)596 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,835 (21.3%)319 (6.2%)
$150,000 or more5,134 (18.7%)70 (1.4%)
Total27,390 (100.0%)5,120 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bedford County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bedford County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,993 (10.9%)237 (4.6%)
$300 to $4995,378 (19.6%)340 (6.6%)
$500 to $7994,019 (14.7%)954 (18.6%)
$800 to $9992,028 (7.4%)1,150 (22.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,599 (20.4%)1,555 (30.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,244 (11.8%)412 (8.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,103 (7.7%)91 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999982 (3.6%)22 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more1,044 (3.8%)18 (0.4%)
Total27,390 (100.0%)5,120 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bedford County

Housing Structures in Bedford County

Housing Structures in Bedford County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached25,28477.8%
Single Unit, Attached1,3834.3%
2 Unit Apartments2970.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3701.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7012.2%
10 or more Apartments1,0883.4%
Mobile Home / Other3,38710.4%
Total32,510100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bedford County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bedford County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached23,498 (92.9%)1,786 (7.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1,052 (76.1%)331 (23.9%)
2 Unit Apartments63 (21.2%)234 (78.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments141 (38.1%)229 (61.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments50 (7.1%)651 (92.9%)
10 or more Apartments68 (6.2%)1,020 (93.8%)
Mobile Home / Other2,518 (74.3%)869 (25.7%)
Total27,390 (84.3%)5,120 (15.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bedford County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bedford County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room63 (0.2%)94 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms575 (2.1%)705 (13.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,549 (23.9%)2,790 (54.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms10,126 (37.0%)1,009 (19.7%)
8 or more Rooms10,077 (36.8%)522 (10.2%)
Total27,390 (100.0%)5,120 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bedford County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bedford County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas534 (1.9%)73 (1.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,637 (6.0%)168 (3.3%)
Electricity22,015 (80.4%)4,465 (87.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,594 (5.8%)202 (4.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,397 (5.1%)159 (3.1%)
No Fuel Used213 (0.8%)53 (1.0%)
Total27,390 (100.0%)5,120 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bedford County

Household Vehicle Usage in Bedford County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle658 (2.4%)519 (10.1%)
1 Vehicle5,165 (18.9%)2,300 (44.9%)
2 Vehicles10,220 (37.3%)1,589 (31.0%)
3 or more Vehicles11,347 (41.4%)712 (13.9%)
Total27,390 (100.0%)5,120 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bedford County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bedford County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,05316,337
Median Property Value$238,500$275,700
Median Household Income$62,042$3,738
Monthly Housing Costs$398$1,036
Real Estate Taxes$1,157$538

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bedford County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bedford County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000889 (8.0%)414 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999995 (9.0%)526 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,004 (45.3%)8,384 (51.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,535 (22.9%)4,764 (29.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999933 (8.4%)1,482 (9.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999394 (3.6%)410 (2.5%)
$1,000,000 or more303 (2.7%)357 (2.2%)
Total11,053 (100.0%)16,337 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bedford County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bedford County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000381 (3.5%)696 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,520 (13.8%)186 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,080 (9.8%)443 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,500 (13.6%)562 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,070 (18.7%)1,575 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,588 (14.4%)2,850 (17.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,518 (13.7%)2,666 (16.3%)
$150,000 or more1,396 (12.6%)4,317 (26.4%)
Total11,053 (100.0%)16,337 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bedford County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bedford County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,775 (25.1%)99,067 (606.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,563 (14.1%)4,441 (27.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,693 (15.3%)4,936 (30.2%)
4.0x or more4,970 (45.0%)2,588 (15.8%)
Total11,053 (100.0%)16,337 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bedford County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bedford County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,347 (30.3%)16 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4994,065 (36.8%)3,737 (22.9%)
$800 to $1,4993,357 (30.4%)6,302 (38.6%)
Total11,053 (100.0%)16,337 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bedford County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bedford County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bedford County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,731 (98.2%)86 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years11,167 (97.6%)270 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years5,658 (89.3%)680 (10.7%)
26 to 34 Years6,227 (87.6%)880 (12.4%)
35 to 44 Years7,752 (92.0%)673 (8.0%)
45 to 54 Years9,565 (89.7%)1,103 (10.3%)
55 to 64 Years11,967 (91.4%)1,131 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years10,492 (99.9%)10 (0.1%)
75 Years and older6,867 (99.7%)22 (0.3%)
Total74,426 (93.9%)4,855 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bedford County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bedford County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,731 (98.2%)86 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,167 (97.6%)270 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen5,658 (89.3%)680 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bedford County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bedford County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,300 (81.3%)1,219 (18.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99912,061 (94.9%)644 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,135 (92.8%)1,011 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,937 (94.2%)672 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over32,910 (96.3%)1,283 (3.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bedford County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bedford County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,415 (29.4%)3,415 (70.9%)
6 to 18 Years3,536 (30.9%)8,268 (72.3%)
19 to 25 Years595 (9.4%)5,174 (81.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,092 (15.4%)5,411 (76.1%)
35 to 44 Years963 (11.4%)7,038 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,374 (12.9%)8,577 (80.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,672 (20.4%)10,256 (78.3%)
65 to 74 Years10,254 (97.6%)6,844 (65.2%)
75 Years and over6,859 (99.6%)4,859 (70.5%)
Total28,760 (36.3%)59,842 (75.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bedford County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bedford County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years469 (7.7%)137 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years485 (6.8%)267 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,899 (11.9%)1,986 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,298 (25.2%)1,028 (19.2%)
75 Years and over1,409 (45.6%)1,396 (36.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bedford County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bedford County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years33 (0.5%)15 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years40 (0.6%)21 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years733 (4.6%)424 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years657 (12.8%)262 (4.9%)
75 Years and over857 (27.7%)522 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bedford County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years64 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years58 (0.8%)52 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years290 (1.8%)437 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years127 (2.5%)125 (2.3%)
75 Years and over279 (9.0%)269 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bedford County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years400 (6.5%)96 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years382 (5.3%)221 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years610 (3.8%)684 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years246 (4.8%)87 (1.6%)
75 Years and over290 (9.4%)232 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bedford County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years35 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (0.4%)21 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years831 (5.2%)1,095 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years714 (13.9%)701 (13.1%)
75 Years and over712 (23.0%)886 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bedford County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years186 (3.0%)14 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years110 (1.5%)1 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years218 (1.4%)464 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years458 (8.9%)171 (3.2%)
75 Years and over305 (9.9%)311 (8.2%)

Technology Access in Bedford County

Computing Device Access in Bedford County

Computing Device Access in Bedford County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25,11377.2%
Smartphone27,96886.0%
Tablet19,12958.8%
No Computing Device2,4977.7%
Total32,510100.0%

Internet Access in Bedford County

Internet Access in Bedford County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1080.3%
Broadband Home18,16255.9%
Cellular Data Only6,36419.6%
Satellite Internet3,41010.5%
No Internet4,75714.6%
Total32,510100.0%

Bedford County Summary

Bedford County, Virginia is located in the central part of the state, and is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by the counties of Campbell, Amherst, and Franklin, and the city of Lynchburg. The county seat is the town of Bedford, which is also the county’s largest town.

History

Bedford County was formed in 1753 from parts of Lunenburg and Albemarle counties. It was named for John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford, who was the Secretary of State for the Southern Department of the British government at the time. The county was the site of several battles during the American Revolutionary War, including the Battle of Bedford, which was fought in 1781.
In the 19th century, Bedford County was an important center of the tobacco industry. The county was also home to several prominent figures in American history, including Thomas Jefferson, who owned a plantation in the county, and James Madison, who was born in the county.

Geography

Bedford County is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia, and is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county is mostly mountainous, with the highest point being Sharp Top Mountain, which has an elevation of 3,875 feet. The county is drained by the James River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The county has a total area of 517 square miles, of which 514 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The county is home to several state parks, including Peaks of Otter State Park, Smith Mountain Lake State Park, and James River State Park.

Economy

The economy of Bedford County is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, textiles, and automotive parts.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Peaks of Otter, which is a popular destination for hikers and campers. The county is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Bedford County had a population of 68,676. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $23,945. About 10.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bedford County?
Total Population of Bedford County is 79,761.
What is the Total Male Population of Bedford County?
Total Male Population of Bedford County is 39,452.
What is the Total Female Population of Bedford County?
Total Female Population of Bedford County is 40,309.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bedford County?
There are 97.87 Males per 100 Females in Bedford County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bedford County?
There are 102.17 Females per 100 Males in Bedford County.
What is the Median Population Age in Bedford County?
Median Population Age in Bedford County is 46.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bedford County
Average Family Size in Bedford County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bedford County
Average Household Size in Bedford County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bedford County?
Per Capita income in Bedford County is $40,552.
What is the Median Family Income in Bedford County?
Median Family Income in Bedford County is $87,064.
What is the Median Household income in Bedford County?
Median Household Income in Bedford County is $74,773.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bedford County?
Income or Wage Gap in Bedford County is 31.8%.
Women in Bedford County earn 68.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bedford County?
Family Income Deficit in Bedford County is $9,488.
Families that are below poverty line in Bedford County earn $9,488 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bedford County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bedford County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bedford County?
There are 38,348 People in the Labor Forcein in Bedford County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bedford County?
57.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Bedford County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bedford County?
Unemployment Rate in Bedford County is 2.9%.