Bedford County, TN

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    2024 Population
    52,237
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.6%
    7.29% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,225
    8.08% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $281,200
    10.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    24,781
    2.79% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Bedford County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    92.8% of the residents in Bedford County, TN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Bedford County, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville (258 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Bedford County, TN was $281,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

    Most people in Bedford County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Bedford County, TN was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Bedford County, TN is home to a population of 52.2k people, from which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.63% of Bedford County, TN residents were born outside of the country (4.51k people).

    In 2024, there were 9.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38k people) in Bedford County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.01k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.8% of Bedford County, TN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bedford County, TN was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bedford County, TN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      38k ± 89
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      4.01k ± 1.1k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.31k ± 373
    16%
    Hispanic Population
    8.36k people

    In 2024, there were 9.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38k people) in Bedford County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.01k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16% of the people in Bedford County, TN are hispanic (8.36k people).

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.63%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.51k people
    7.15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.67k people

    As of 2024, 8.63% of Bedford County, TN residents (4.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bedford County, TN was 7.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      974 ± 199
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      566 ± 208
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      317 ± 145

    Bedford County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    85.4% of the population of Bedford County, TN has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Bedford County, TN see 3,408 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,408 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3996 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1360 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    14.6%
    Uninsured
    42.4%
    Employer Coverage
    15.1%
    Medicaid
    11.1%
    Medicare
    15.7%
    Non-Group
    1.25%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bedford County, TN grew by 9.68% from 13.3% to 14.6%.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.54 in Bedford County, TN.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.3% in Bedford County, TN.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.9% in Bedford County, TN.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bedford County, TN employs 24.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bedford County, TN were Manufacturing (4,984 people), Retail Trade (3,266 people), and Construction (2,954 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($97,083), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,590), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,720).

    Employment

    Occupations

    24.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,399
    2.79%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.85%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bedford County, TN grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 24.1k employees to 24.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bedford County, TN, are Production Occupations (2,827 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,458 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,230 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bedford County, TN.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    24.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,399
    2.79%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.85%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bedford County, TN grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 24.1k employees to 24.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bedford County, TN, are Manufacturing (4,984 people), Retail Trade (3,266 people), and Construction (2,954 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bedford County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Bedford County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,971
    Median earning men ± $2,864
    $35,705
    Median earning women ± $2,031

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($80,625), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,149), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,821).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,142), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,857), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,375).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 88
      Retail Trade
    2. 63
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 63
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $205k
      Manufacturing
    2. $132k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $80.1k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Bedford County, TN awarded 258 degrees. The student population of Bedford County, TN in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 521 male students and 102 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Bedford County, TN are White (204 and 79.7%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 8.59%), Black or African American (17 and 6.64%), and Two or More Races (8 and 3.13%).

    The largest universities in Bedford County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville (258 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Bedford County, TN are Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (67 and 26%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (35 and 13.6%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 and 10.1%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 623 students enrolled in Bedford County, TN, 83.6% men and 16.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 458 records, of which 15.9% were women and 84.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management
      24 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      24 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      16 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Bedford County, TN was System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management with 24 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    258 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville with 258 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 207 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bedford County, TN, which is 4.06 times more than the 51 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 204 degrees mean that there were 9.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 22 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bedford County, TN was $281,200 in 2024, which is 0.845 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $255,300 to $281,200, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Bedford County, TN is 71.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bedford County, TN have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bedford County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bedford County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.91%.

    Housing

    Property

    $281,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,735
    $14,017
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$945

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bedford County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    71.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.9% of the housing units in Bedford County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,225
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,697
    19.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,220

    In 2024, the median household income of the 19.5k households in Bedford County, TN grew to $67,225 from the previous year's value of $62,197.

    The following chart displays the households in Bedford County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.8%)
    2. Carpooled (13.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.5%)

    In 2024, 74.8% of workers in Bedford County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.3%) and those who worked at home (10.5%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bedford County, TN have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Bedford County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bedford County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bedford County, TN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bedford County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.91%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bedford County, TN (6.48k out of 51.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bedford County, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 19% of the children was living in poverty in Bedford County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 425 in Bedford County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 52.3% per 100,000 population.

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