Bedford County, Tennessee Population 2022
Bedford County, Tennessee's estimated population is 51,414 with a growth rate of 1.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bedford County, Tennessee is the 33rd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 45,078 and has seen a growth of 14.06% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 8,242 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 16,012 | 7,770 | 94.27% |
| 1830 | 30,396 | 14,384 | 89.83% |
| 1840 | 20,546 | -9,850 | -32.41% |
| 1850 | 21,511 | 965 | 4.70% |
| 1860 | 21,584 | 73 | 0.34% |
| 1870 | 24,333 | 2,749 | 12.74% |
| 1880 | 26,025 | 1,692 | 6.95% |
| 1890 | 24,739 | -1,286 | -4.94% |
| 1900 | 23,845 | -894 | -3.61% |
| 1910 | 22,667 | -1,178 | -4.94% |
| 1920 | 21,737 | -930 | -4.10% |
| 1930 | 21,077 | -660 | -3.04% |
| 1940 | 23,151 | 2,074 | 9.84% |
| 1950 | 23,627 | 476 | 2.06% |
| 1960 | 23,150 | -477 | -2.02% |
| 1970 | 25,039 | 1,889 | 8.16% |
| 1980 | 27,916 | 2,877 | 11.49% |
| 1990 | 30,411 | 2,495 | 8.94% |
| 2010 | 45,078 | 14,667 | 48.23% |
| 2011 | 45,247 | 169 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 45,254 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 45,565 | 311 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 46,251 | 686 | 1.51% |
| 2015 | 46,948 | 697 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 47,442 | 494 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 48,211 | 769 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 49,146 | 935 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 49,713 | 567 | 1.15% |
| 2020 | 50,280 | 567 | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 50,847 | 567 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 51,414 | 567 | 1.12% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,749 | 85.31% |
| Black or African American | 3,529 | 7.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 223 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 1,557 | 3.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1,763 | 3.60% |
Bedford County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,490 | 2.77 | 71 |
| Married | 9,223 | 3.23 | 83.7 |
| Male | 1,171 | 3.6 | 71.8 |
| Female | 2,428 | 3.39 | 37 |
| Non Family | 4,668 | 1.32 | 63.6 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,891 | 5.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,482 | 10.70% |
| High School Graduate | 13,252 | 40.72% |
| Some College | 6,455 | 19.83% |
| Associates Degree | 1,562 | 4.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,947 | 12.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,958 | 6.02% |
Bedford County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80 | 80 | 52 |
| Native American | 147 | 123 | 52 |
| White | 26,388 | 22,681 | 5,448 |
| 2+ Races | 875 | 757 | 88 |
| Other Race | 584 | 326 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 2,846 | 1,870 | 151 |
| Black | 2,539 | 1,874 | 85 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.00%.
$33,126
Average Earnings
$38,972
Average Male
$28,065
Average Female
Bedford County, Tennessee Language by Age
Bedford County, Tennessee Language
88.55% of Bedford County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 11.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.69% of the population.
Bedford County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 100.00% |
| Native | 218 | 54 | 24.77% |
| Asian | 96 | 16 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 6,142 | 964 | 15.70% |
| White | 36,986 | 5,230 | 14.14% |
| Black | 3,400 | 247 | 7.26% |
| Other | 434 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,714 | 87 | 5.08% |
13.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.69%
Male Poverty Rate
15.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bedford County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford County, Tennessee is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 5.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.77%.
Bedford County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Bedford County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Bedford County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bedford County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,328 | 7.37% |
| Black | 226 | 7.94% |
| Native American | 54 | 35.53% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 14.26% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.63% |
Bedford County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
8.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.42%
Born in Bedford County, Tennessee
94.08%
Native Born
5.92%
Foreign Born
4.00%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.08% of Bedford County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 65.42% having been born in Tennessee. 4.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990