Bedford County, Virginia
Bedford County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,676 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 79,811 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bedford. The county was created 271 years ago in 1752.
Quick Facts about Bedford County
| Population : | 79,811 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Bedford County, Bedford, Bedford County |
| Area : | 1992 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.9% |
| Named for : | John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford |
| Capital : | Bedford |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1753 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:11:59 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bedford County is located at 37°18'54"N 79°31'27"W (37.3149400, -79.5242200). It has 8 neighbors: Amherst County, Botetourt County, Campbell County, Franklin County, Lynchburg, Pittsylvania County, Roanoke County and Rockbridge County.
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Bedford County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bedford County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 9,106 | Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States |
| Bedford | 6,644 | Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States |
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Official website of Bedford County
Bedford County has 8 neighbours.
- Amherst County county in Virginia, United States
- Botetourt County county in Virginia, United States
- Campbell County county in Virginia, United States
- Franklin County county in Virginia, United States
- Lynchburg The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia. Lynchburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites
- Pittsylvania County county in Virginia, United States
- Roanoke County county in Virginia, United States
- Rockbridge County county in Virginia, United States
- Bedford
Demographics
The population of Bedford County increased by 13.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 68,676 | - | census |
| 2011 | 75,554 | 9.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 75,750 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76,177 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 77,034 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 77,629 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 77,993 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 78,378 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 78,882 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 78,997 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 79,811 | 1.02% | estimation process |
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People born in Bedford County (23)
People born in Bedford County, including politician Philip Doddridge, politician Matthew Talbot, politician James Clark, .
List
- John William Noell (American politician (1816-1863)) he was born in 22/02/1816
- John Goode (Confederate Army officer, lawyer and politician (1829-1909)) he was born in 27/05/1829
- Jabez Leftwich (American politician (1765-1855)) he was born in 22/09/1765
- Isham Talbot (American politician (1773-1837)) he was born in 01/01/1773
- Joseph Hamilton Daveiss (American politician) he was born in 04/03/1774
- Samuel Read Anderson (Confederate Army general) he was born in 17/02/1804
- Edward C. Burks (American politician) he was born in 20/05/1821
- Edward Steptoe (American army officer) he was born in 07/11/1815
- Frank Ruff (Virginia politician) he was born in 22/09/1949
- James Hervey Otey (Bishop of Tennessee; American Episcopal bishop) he was born in 27/01/1800
- James M. Goggin (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 23/10/1820
- John Early (American Methodist bishop) he was born in 01/01/1786
- Joshua B. Huckeby (American politician) he was born in 13/02/1802
- Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans (American businesswoman) she was born in 01/01/1872
- Nicholas H. Cobbs (American bishop) he was born in 05/02/1796
- William J. Gilmore (Ohio Jurist) he was born in 24/04/1821
- William R. Terry (Confederate Army general) he was born in 12/03/1827
- John Loyd (American football player and physician (1875-1943)) he was born in 05/05/1875
Other places with the same name (3)
- Bedford County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 50,179 people.
- Bedford County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 47,817 people.
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |
