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World Population Review
Bedford County, Tennessee Population 2021
Bedford County, Tennessee's estimated population is 50,847 with a growth rate of 1.13% 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 12.80% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50,847 | 567 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 50,280 | 567 | 1.14% |
| 2019 | 49,713 | 567 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 49,146 | 935 | 1.94% |
| 2017 | 48,211 | 769 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 47,442 | 494 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 46,948 | 697 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 46,251 | 686 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 45,565 | 311 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 45,254 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 45,247 | 169 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 45,078 | 14,667 | 48.23% |
| 1990 | 30,411 | 2,495 | 8.94% |
| 1980 | 27,916 | 2,877 | 11.49% |
| 1970 | 25,039 | 1,889 | 8.16% |
| 1960 | 23,150 | -477 | -2.02% |
| 1950 | 23,627 | 476 | 2.06% |
| 1940 | 23,151 | 2,074 | 9.84% |
| 1930 | 21,077 | -660 | -3.04% |
| 1920 | 21,737 | -930 | -4.10% |
| 1910 | 22,667 | -1,178 | -4.94% |
| 1900 | 23,845 | -894 | -3.61% |
| 1890 | 24,739 | -1,286 | -4.94% |
| 1880 | 26,025 | 1,692 | 6.95% |
| 1870 | 24,333 | 2,749 | 12.74% |
| 1860 | 21,584 | 73 | 0.34% |
| 1850 | 21,511 | 965 | 4.70% |
| 1840 | 20,546 | -9,850 | -32.41% |
| 1830 | 30,396 | 14,384 | 89.83% |
| 1820 | 16,012 | 7,770 | 94.27% |
| 1810 | 8,242 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.13%
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State
Founded
December 7, 1807
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
45,078
Growth Since 2010
12.80%
Bedford County, Tennessee Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,129 | 85.17% |
| Black or African American | 3,908 | 8.09% |
| Some Other Race | 1,947 | 4.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1,080 | 2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 111 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.04% |
Bedford County, Tennessee Population by Race
Bedford County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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Bedford County, Tennessee Population by Age
Bedford County, Tennessee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,029 | 2.8 | 68.5 |
| Married | 9,076 | 3.24 | 79.9 |
| Non Family | 4,325 | 1.3 | 62 |
| Female | 2,388 | 3.42 | 40.8 |
| Male | 1,240 | 3.72 | 61.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
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Bedford County, Tennessee Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,285 | 7.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,456 | 10.79% |
| High School Graduate | 13,277 | 41.44% |
| Some College | 5,871 | 18.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,815 | 5.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,670 | 11.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,663 | 5.19% |
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Bedford County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bedford County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,993 | 21,922 | 4,853 |
| Black | 2,738 | 2,244 | 166 |
| Hispanic | 2,718 | 1,568 | 107 |
| Other Race | 898 | 431 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 291 | 291 | 47 |
| Native American | 107 | 95 | 35 |
| Asian | 81 | 67 | 50 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.73%.
Bedford County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,681
Average Earnings
$36,555
Average Male
$27,990
Average Female
Bedford County, Tennessee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bedford County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Bedford County, Tennessee Language
88.39% of Bedford County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 11.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.79% of the population.
Bedford County, Tennessee Language
Bedford County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,729 | 4,730 | 12.88% |
| Hispanic | 5,879 | 1,175 | 19.99% |
| Black | 3,800 | 698 | 18.37% |
| Other | 1,938 | 478 | 24.66% |
| Multiple | 1,066 | 104 | 9.76% |
| Native | 107 | 45 | 42.06% |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 96 | 15 | 15.63% |
14.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.82%
Male Poverty Rate
16.71%
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 9.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.76%.
Bedford County, Tennessee Poverty
Bedford County, Tennessee Poverty Rate by Education
Bedford County, Tennessee Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Bedford County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Bedford County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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Bedford County, Tennessee Marital Status
Bedford County, Tennessee Veterans by War
Bedford County, Tennessee Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,494 | 7.98% |
| Black | 271 | 8.89% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 18.42% |
| Native American | 45 | 40.54% |
| Other Race | 27 | 2.48% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.50% |
Bedford County, Tennessee Veterans by Race
Bedford County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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8.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bedford County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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61.7%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Bedford County, Tennessee Employment by Age
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Bedford County, Tennessee Employment by Race
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Bedford County, Tennessee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.99%
Native Born
6.01%
Foreign Born
4.62%
Non Citizen
1.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.99% of Bedford County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 65.14% having been born in Tennessee. 4.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bedford County, Tennessee Place of Birth
- 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