Bedford County's estimated 2026 population is 56,136 with a growth rate of 1.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bedford County is the 32nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 45,082 and has seen a growth of 24.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bedford County includes 79.61% White, 7.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (79.61%)
Two or more races (8.39%)
Black or African American (7.14%)
Other race (2.92%)
Native American (1.2%)
Asian (0.74%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,832 | 79.61% |
| Two or more races | 4,303 | 8.39% |
| Black or African American | 3,661 | 7.14% |
| Other race | 1,496 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 617 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 382 | 0.74% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bedford County's average per capita income is $40,375. Household income levels show a median of $62,197. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,117 | - |
| Families | $72,660 | $86,407 |
| Households | $62,197 | $78,968 |
| Non Families | $43,393 | $52,791 |
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