Bedford County: Demographics & People
Bedford County's population stands at 80,894 people, in 33,127 households. Median age 47.2 years. (9.4y older than Virginia). Population is 6% Black and 3% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 2,699 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 75 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 80,894; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 80,894 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 20,284 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 47.2y is 8.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 80,894 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 15,743 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 14,205.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 32,126.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 18,820 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 17.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 39.7% |
| Median age | 47.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 80,894 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 80,894 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 69,252 |
| Black residents | 5,108 |
| Asian residents | 1,044 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 160 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 1,160 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 4,170 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 2,283 |
| Diversity Index | 26.0% |
| Asian population | 1.3% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 6.3% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.8% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 13.2% are foreign-born — near the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 80,894 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 78,629 |
| Residents born in this state | 50,693 |
| Residents born in another state | 27,310 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 10,667 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 2,647 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 626 |
| Foreign-born residents | 13.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
33,127 households.
| Family households | 23,058 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 33,127 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 2,699 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 80,409 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 77,710 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,699 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 80,374 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 10,374 |
| Pct With Disability | 12.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 546 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 80,264 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 72,246 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 2,614 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 3,904 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,360 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 140 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 8,018 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 10.0% |
| Pct White | 85.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29