County profile · Tennessee
Bedford County, TN market data
How Bedford County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 55,273
- +9.7% since 2020
- Households
- 19,505
- Median household income
- $67,225
- +33.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $281,200
- Jobs located here
- 17,181
- Highest market score
- 79
- Real estate agents and brokers, #42 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Bedford County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Bedford County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Bedford County has an estimated 55,273 people and 19,505 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Bedford County grew 9.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Bedford County is $67,225, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bedford County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 159, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Of the business types scored in Bedford County, real estate agents and brokers (79), pizza places (79) and insurance agencies (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #42 of 2,176 scored counties.
Bedford County is part of the Shelbyville area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for collision repair and body shops (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for gyms and studios (62% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bedford County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bedford County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 79 | #42 of 2,176 | 25 | 12.8 | Index only | 206 | 5 |
| Pizza | 79 | #92 of 2,090 | 7 | 3.6 | $9.7M | 191 | 30 |
| Insurance agencies | 78 | #274 of 2,272 | 29 | 14.9 | $2.1M | 166 | 18 |
| Real estate | 77 | #74 of 2,229 | 31 | 15.9 | Index only | 209 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 77 | #115 of 1,886 | 11 | 5.6 | $1.9M | 189 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 76 | #123 of 2,088 | 11 | 5.6 | $1.1M | 170 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 76 | #128 of 1,493 | 9 | 4.6 | $3M | 103 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 75 | #258 of 2,358 | 23 | 11.8 | $3.1M | 128 | 30 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 74 | #193 of 1,889 | 13 | 6.7 | $5.2M | 126 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 71 | #218 of 1,451 | 9 | 4.6 | $2.4M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 70 | #232 of 1,792 | 8 | 4.1 | $1.5M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 70 | #312 of 2,063 | 16 | 8.2 | $4.3M | 115 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | 68 | #192 of 1,177 | 6 | 3.1 | $8.9M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 68 | #271 of 1,769 | 11 | 5.6 | $1.5M | 170 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 68 | #334 of 1,530 | 8 | 4.1 | $2.7M | 108 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 67 | #298 of 1,771 | 16 | 8.2 | $1.7M | 101 | 26 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 65 | #169 of 887 | 5 | 2.6 | Index only | 144 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 65 | #577 of 2,405 | 163 | 83.6 | $417K | 113 | 68 |
| Physical therapy | 64 | #346 of 1,422 | 7 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 121 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 62 | #677 of 2,394 | 97 | 49.7 | $210K | 138 | 29 |
| Auto repair shops | 61 | #704 of 2,378 | 50 | 25.6 | $433K | 97 | 22 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 60 | #765 of 2,222 | 26 | 13.3 | $2.6M | 86 | 30 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 59 | #786 of 2,405 | 92 | 47.2 | $740K | 111 | 32 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #548 of 1,356 | 8 | 4.1 | $2M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #825 of 2,070 | 20 | 10.3 | $5.7M | 61 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 56 | #889 of 2,339 | 37 | 19.0 | $443K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 56 | #904 of 2,261 | 19 | 9.7 | $6M | 76 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #950 of 2,401 | 90 | 46.1 | $241K | 90 | 31 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #952 of 2,402 | 44 | 22.6 | $2.6M | 76 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 55 | #604 of 1,485 | 6 | 3.1 | $2.7M | 98 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #906 of 2,385 | 67 | 34.4 | $245K | 115 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #762 of 1,656 | 17 | 8.7 | $1.2M | 67 | 13 |
| Electricians | 52 | #549 of 1,160 | 6 | 3.1 | $8.9M | 74 | 14 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 52 | #688 of 1,461 | 9 | 4.6 | $1.8M | 70 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #960 of 2,057 | 29 | 14.9 | $1.8M | 76 | 31 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #673 of 1,328 | 10 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 50 | #487 of 974 | 5 | 2.6 | $3.2M | 71 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 48 | #947 of 1,707 | 17 | 8.7 | $3.1M | 66 | 17 |
| Funeral homes | 47 | #781 of 1,472 | 5 | 2.6 | $494K | 73 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #1,248 of 2,200 | 26 | 13.3 | $615K | 70 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 45 | #1,323 of 2,210 | 44 | 22.6 | $775K | 88 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,309 of 2,087 | 34 | 17.4 | $1M | 79 | 15 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 41 | #890 of 1,327 | 11 | 5.6 | $2M | 64 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 35 | #1,236 of 1,611 | 17 | 8.7 | $441K | 44 | 14 |
| Pest control | 34 | #573 of 699 | 5 | 2.6 | $5.4M | 53 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $5.1M | 213 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $5.1M | 163 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $4.1M | 204 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $6.8M | 28 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $17M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $13.6M | Too few | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $17M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $21.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bedford County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $21.7M | $1,110 | 116 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $70.4M | $3,607 | 139 |
| Food away from home | $68M | $3,488 | 86 |
| Groceries | $113.1M | $5,799 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $16.4M | $841 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.5M | $384 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $12.4M | $634 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $20.4M | $1,047 | 81 |
| Pets | $16M | $820 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $34.1M | $1,747 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $60.6M | $3,106 | 159 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $53.3M | $2,733 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $27.1M | $1,390 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $281.2M | $14,419 | 87 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bedford County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 55,273+9.7% since 2020
- Households
- 19,505
- Median age
- 37.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 474 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 110
- Median household income
- $67,225+33.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,190
- Median home value
- $281,200
- Jobs located here
- 17,181
- Daytime population
- 45,569Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bedford County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Bedford County at 55,273 people in 2025, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 19,505 households. Median household income rose 33.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bedford County, TN spend?
Households in Bedford County spend about $281.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $113.1M on groceries and $70.4M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Bedford County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 159, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bedford County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bedford County are for real estate agents and brokers (79), pizza places (79) and insurance agencies (78). Bedford County ranks #42 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Bedford County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bedford County is $67,225 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $281,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bedford County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for collision repair and body shops (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gyms and studios (62% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in Bedford County, each ranked against other counties.
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