Bedford County's estimated 2026 population is 83,290 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bedford County is the 26th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 75,032 and has seen a growth of 11.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bedford County includes 86.56% White, 5.99% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (86.56%)
Black or African American (5.99%)
Two or more races (5.02%)
Other race (1.17%)
Asian (1.13%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,464 | 86.56% |
| Black or African American | 4,809 | 5.99% |
| Two or more races | 4,031 | 5.02% |
| Other race | 941 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 908 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 101 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bedford County's average per capita income is $50,691. Household income levels show a median of $77,644. The poverty rate stands at 8.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,136 | - |
| Families | $92,268 | $115,179 |
| Households | $77,644 | $101,435 |
| Non Families | $43,009 | $65,653 |
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