County profile · Virginia
Bedford County, VA market data
How Bedford County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 83,059
- +4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 33,127
- Median household income
- $78,937
- +23.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $297,400
- Jobs located here
- 19,528
- Highest market score
- 85
- Child care and preschools, #36 of 1,611 scored counties
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What this means
Bedford County has an estimated 83,059 people and 33,127 households. Population estimates put the population change in Bedford County from 2020 to 2025 at +4.4%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Bedford County is $78,937, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bedford County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 155, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (76).
Of the business types scored in Bedford County, child care centers and preschools (85); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (85); and coffee shops and cafes (84) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For child care centers and preschools, that ranks #36 of 1,611 scored counties.
Bedford County is part of the Lynchburg metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child care and preschools | 85 | #36 of 1,611 | 5 | 1.5 | $3.1M | 308 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 85 | #69 of 2,210 | 27 | 8.2 | $2.4M | 268 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 84 | #55 of 2,063 | 15 | 4.5 | $8.5M | 231 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 84 | #76 of 2,222 | 27 | 8.2 | $4.7M | 156 | 38 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 84 | #85 of 2,087 | 20 | 6.0 | $3.2M | 250 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 83 | #60 of 1,530 | 9 | 2.7 | $4.1M | 164 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 83 | #90 of 2,405 | 212 | 64.0 | $604K | 163 | 95 |
| Grocery stores | 83 | #139 of 2,070 | 16 | 4.8 | $12.7M | 137 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 82 | #44 of 1,461 | 11 | 3.3 | $2.8M | 109 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 81 | #142 of 2,358 | 48 | 14.5 | $2.5M | 103 | 25 |
| Car washes and detailing | 79 | #64 of 1,451 | 8 | 2.4 | $4.6M | 183 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 78 | #111 of 1,889 | 19 | 5.7 | $6.7M | 163 | 13 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #164 of 2,405 | 122 | 36.8 | $1.1M | 158 | 46 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 77 | #87 of 1,302 | 6 | 1.8 | $6.3M | 200 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 77 | #98 of 1,356 | 7 | 2.1 | $4.3M | 231 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 77 | #288 of 2,272 | 37 | 11.2 | $2.7M | 217 | 33 |
| Funeral homes | 76 | #123 of 1,472 | 7 | 2.1 | $793K | 117 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 75 | #151 of 1,656 | 12 | 3.6 | $3.1M | 176 | 23 |
| Gyms | 74 | #150 of 1,792 | 16 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 119 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 74 | #166 of 2,088 | 31 | 9.4 | $802K | 121 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 74 | #170 of 1,886 | 18 | 5.4 | $2.1M | 212 | 17 |
| Spas and skin care | 73 | #159 of 1,769 | 19 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 183 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 73 | #198 of 2,339 | 40 | 12.1 | $761K | 177 | 15 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 72 | #165 of 1,327 | 7 | 2.1 | $5.3M | 171 | 11 |
| Auto repair and car care | 71 | #338 of 2,401 | 109 | 32.9 | $339K | 126 | 49 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 69 | #314 of 2,385 | 82 | 24.8 | $371K | 175 | 25 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 69 | #464 of 2,402 | 53 | 16.0 | $3.8M | 113 | 24 |
| Pizza | 68 | #379 of 2,090 | 31 | 9.4 | $4.1M | 81 | 38 |
| Pet businesses | 67 | #401 of 2,200 | 38 | 11.5 | $806K | 92 | 17 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 65 | #165 of 887 | 8 | 2.4 | Index only | 164 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 65 | #532 of 2,378 | 75 | 22.6 | $493K | 111 | 35 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #537 of 2,394 | 132 | 39.8 | $285K | 187 | 67 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #302 of 1,328 | 16 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 114 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #444 of 2,057 | 32 | 9.7 | $3.1M | 126 | 77 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #650 of 2,261 | 25 | 7.5 | $8.1M | 103 | 16 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 60 | #377 of 1,334 | 12 | 3.6 | $2.1M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 59 | #477 of 1,422 | 14 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 112 | 11 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 59 | #531 of 1,707 | 19 | 5.7 | $5.2M | 108 | 41 |
| Chiropractors | 57 | #546 of 1,490 | 15 | 4.5 | $2.5M | 105 | 9 |
| Property management | 53 | #391 of 910 | 9 | 2.7 | Index only | 102 | 16 |
| Electricians | 51 | #556 of 1,160 | 10 | 3.0 | $9.8M | 82 | 31 |
| Veterinarians | 48 | #793 of 1,485 | 16 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 70 | 14 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,064 of 1,771 | 38 | 11.5 | $1.3M | 78 | 82 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 37 | #1,106 of 1,493 | 34 | 10.3 | $1.5M | 50 | 58 |
| Real estate | 34 | #1,941 of 2,229 | 159 | 48.0 | Index only | 74 | 103 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 33 | #1,950 of 2,176 | 140 | 42.3 | Index only | 67 | 68 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $7.7M | 169 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $16.7M | 261 | 19 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $32.6M | 386 | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $8.3M | 204 | 6 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $31.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $37M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $50M | Too few | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 | $37M | $1,115 | 116 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $117.9M | $3,560 | 137 |
| Food away from home | $128.1M | $3,868 | 95 |
| Groceries | $203.5M | $6,142 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $30.4M | $919 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $15.4M | $465 | 80 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $24.9M | $751 | 76 |
| Medical and dental services | $37.6M | $1,135 | 88 |
| Pets | $30.6M | $925 | 102 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $63.6M | $1,920 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $100.6M | $3,037 | 155 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $97.9M | $2,956 | 98 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $50M | $1,509 | 107 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $510.9M | $15,422 | 93 |
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
- 83,059+4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 33,127
- Median age
- 46.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 85%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 760 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 106
- Median household income
- $78,937+23.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,452
- Median home value
- $297,400
- Jobs located here
- 19,528
- Daytime population
- 66,003Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bedford County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Bedford County at 83,059 people in 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 33,127 households. Median household income rose 23.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bedford County, VA spend?
Households in Bedford County spend about $510.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $203.5M on groceries and $128.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bedford County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 155, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (76).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bedford County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bedford County are for child care centers and preschools (85); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (85); and coffee shops and cafes (84). Bedford County ranks #36 of 1,611 scored counties for child care centers and preschools.
How does Bedford County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bedford County is $78,937 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $297,400, 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 landscaping and lawn care companies (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (65% 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. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Bedford County, each ranked against other counties.
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