Bedford County, Tennessee's estimated 2024 population is 54,146 with a growth rate of 2.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bedford County, Tennessee is the 32nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 45,082 and has seen a growth of 20.11% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 59,601 | 1,091 | 1.86% |
| 2028 | 58,510 | 1,091 | 1.9% |
| 2027 | 57,419 | 1,091 | 1.94% |
| 2026 | 56,328 | 1,091 | 1.98% |
| 2025 | 55,237 | 1,091 | 2.01% |
| 2024 | 54,146 | 1,091 | 2.06% |
| 2023 | 53,055 | 1,091 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 51,964 | 780 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 51,184 | 799 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 50,385 | 701 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 49,684 | 531 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 49,153 | 939 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 48,214 | 760 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 47,454 | 500 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 46,954 | 697 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 46,257 | 690 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 45,567 | 313 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 45,254 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 45,249 | 167 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 45,082 | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | -4.1% |
| 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 | 4.7% |
| 1840 | 20,546 | -9,850 | -32.41% |
| 1830 | 30,396 | 14,384 | 89.83% |
| 1820 | 16,012 | 7,770 | 94.27% |
| 1810 | 8,242 | -51,359 | -86.17% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,832 | 79.61% |
| Two or more races | 4,303 | 8.39% |
| Black or African American | 3,661 | 7.14% |
| Other race | 1,496 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 617 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 382 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,953 | 2.67 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 9,155 | 3.23 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 5,193 | 1.24 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 3,331 | 3.1 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 1,274 | 3.36 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,304 | 9.68% |
| Associates Degree | 1,887 | 5.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,027 | 11.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,747 | 5.12% |
| High School Graduate | 14,069 | 41.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,899 | 5.56% |
| Some College | 7,214 | 21.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,651 | 23,602 | 5,450 |
| Hispanic | 3,896 | 2,626 | 143 |
| Black | 2,589 | 1,861 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 2,344 | 1,660 | 75 |
| Other Race | 774 | 517 | 0 |
| Asian | 263 | 185 | 20 |
| Native American | 48 | 36 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,612 | $61,193 | $44,764 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,929 | $91,250 | $60,787 |
| High School Graduate | $34,958 | $42,262 | $29,264 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,308 | $38,783 | $24,726 |
| Overall | $40,375 | $46,331 | $35,038 |
| Some College | $42,371 | $50,081 | $37,815 |
$40,375
Average Earnings
$46,331
Average Male
$35,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.61% of Bedford County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 12.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,075 | 3,821 | 10.31% |
| Hispanic | 7,877 | 2,270 | 28.82% |
| Multiple | 4,123 | 770 | 18.68% |
| Black | 3,509 | 542 | 15.45% |
| Other | 1,484 | 521 | 35.11% |
| Native | 613 | 22 | 3.59% |
13.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.11%
Male Poverty Rate
14.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bedford County, Tennessee is Other, with 35.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bedford County, Tennessee is Native, with 3.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.46% |
| High School | 12.13% |
| Some College | 7.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.68% |
| Female Employed | 9.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.96% |
| Male Employed | 5.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,660 | $86,407 |
| Households | $62,197 | $78,968 |
| Married Families | $88,117 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,393 | $52,791 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,494
Number of Veterans
2,361
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,056 |
| Second Gulf War | 616 |
| First Gulf War | 481 |
| Korea | 88 |
| World War II | 40 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 698 |
| 75+ | 647 |
| 35 to 54 | 502 |
| 55 to 64 | 353 |
| 18 to 34 | 294 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,232 | 7.17% |
| Black | 131 | 4.46% |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 16 | 30.77% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.93%
Born in Bedford County, Tennessee
92.85%
Native Born
7.15%
Foreign Born
5.79%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
92.85% of Bedford County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 61.93% having been born in Tennessee. 5.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.