Bedford County Summary

Life in Bedford County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bedford County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bedford County:

  • The population in Bedford County is 50,533.

  • The median home value in Bedford County is $302,977.

  • The median income in Bedford County is $59,955.

  • The median rent in Bedford County is $863.

  • The unemployment rate in Bedford County is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Bedford County is 12.4%.

  • The average high in Bedford County is 75.9° and there are 130.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Bedford County

List Of Cities & Towns in Bedford County

Shelbyville, TN Population 23,676

Unionville, TN Population 1,943

Wartrace, TN Population 656

Bell Buckle, TN Population 621

Normandy, TN Population 121

Map Of Bedford County

Bedford County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Bedford County is 75.9°.

  • There are 88.02 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 130.6 inches of rain each year with 2.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:01 hours of sun each day in Bedford County.

StatBedford County
Mean High75.9
Nice Days88.02
Rainfall130.6
Snowfall2.2
Sunny_hours5:01
75.9°
Average High
130.6
Inches of Rain

Bedford County Photos

Shelbyville Tennessee Square
Source: Wikipedia User Ichabod | CC BY-SA 3.0
Shelbyville City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Skye Marthaler | CC BY-SA 3.0

Bedford County Demographics

Population over time in Bedford County

The current population in Bedford County is 50,533. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 49,754 1.7%
2021 48,937 1.3%
2020 48,292 -

Gender in Bedford County

  • Bedford County is 49.7% female with 25,101 female residents.

  • Bedford County is 50.3% male with 25,431 male residents.

Female
49.7% (25,101)
Male
50.3% (25,431)
Gender Bedford County TN USA
Female 49.7% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 50.3% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Bedford County

Bedford County is:

  • 75.2% White with 37,993 White residents.

  • 6.5% African American with 3,267 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 136 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 169 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 263 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 1,848 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.6% Hispanic with 6,857 Hispanic residents.

White
75.2% (37,993)
African American
6.5% (3,267)
American Indian
0.3% (136)
Asian
0.3% (169)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (263)
Two Or More
3.7% (1,848)
Hispanic
13.6% (6,857)

Table: Bedford County By Race

Race Bedford County TN USA
White 75.2% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 6.5% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 13.6% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Bedford County, Tennessee

  • 3.7% of households in Bedford County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Bedford County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Bedford County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Bedford County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Bedford County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.3% of households in Bedford County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Bedford County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Bedford County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Bedford County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Bedford County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (1,887)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (2,147)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (4,621)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.3% (3,710)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.2% (7,677)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.3% (10,774)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.6% (8,399)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.4% (6,758)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6% (2,306)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (2,249)
Income Bedford County TN USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.2% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.3% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.6% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bedford County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Bedford County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Bedford County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Bedford County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Bedford County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Bedford County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Bedford County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Bedford County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bedford County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bedford County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (2,526)
9-12th Grade
9% (4,547)
High School / GED
42% (21,223)
Some College
21% (10,611)
Associate's Degree
5% (2,526)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (6,063)
Master's Degree
4% (2,021)
Professional Degree
1% (505)
Doctorate Degree
1% (505)
Education Bedford County TN USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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