Bedford County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bedford County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 51,291. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bedford County is 37.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bedford County is $62,197. This is 7% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $255,300. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bedford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.5%. The Black or African American population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.5% vs 7.1%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.