Bedford County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bedford County is located in Virginia with a total population of 80,254. It is the 25th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bedford County is 47.1 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bedford County is $77,644. This is 15% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $276,600. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bedford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

33.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.