Bedford County, Virginia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Bedford County, Virginia
Bedford County, Virginia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
80,894
Median Age
47.2
Male Median
46.8
Female Median
47.4
Bedford County, Virginia Population Growth

Bedford County, Virginia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +19.5%%.
+19.5%% Growth
Bedford County, Virginia Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Bedford County, Virginia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.2 | 80,894 |
| 2023 | 47.1 | 80,254 |
| 2022 | 46.8 | 79,761 |
| 2021 | 46.7 | 79,183 |
| 2020 | 46.6 | 78,965 |
| 2019 | 46.3 | 78,376 |
| 2018 | 46.2 | 77,908 |
| 2017 | 45.9 | 77,319 |
| 2016 | 45.6 | 76,933 |
| 2015 | 45.3 | 76,463 |
| 2014 | 44.9 | 75,607 |
| 2013 | 44.5 | 69,175 |
| 2012 | 44.0 | 68,750 |
| 2011 | 43.4 | 68,275 |
| 2010 | 43.2 | 67,697 |
Bedford County, Virginia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.4% |
| 5–17 | 15.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.6% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65+ | 23.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Bedford County, Virginia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 40.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Bedford County, Virginia
The median age in Bedford County, Virginia is 47.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Bedford County, Virginia is 80,894.
In Bedford County, Virginia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Bedford County, Virginia is aging.