Bedford, Virginia
Bedford: Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
About
Bedford is a town located in the county of Bedford in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,566 and a population density of 290 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,644 inhabitants.
The town was created 242 years ago in 1781.
Quick Facts about Bedford
| Population : | 6,644 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Bedford County |
| Postal code : | 24523 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
| Area : | 22.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,004 feet / 306 meters |
| Capital city : | Bedford is capital of Bedford County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1782 (242 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:54:25 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 294 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bedford is located at 37°20'4"N 79°31'23"W (37.3343100, -79.5230900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bedford
Demographics
The population of Bedford increased by 1.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,566 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,506 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,446 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,426 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,488 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,528 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,546 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,568 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,597 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,597 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,644 | 0.71% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bedford
1 The National D-Day Memorial
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2 Falling Creek Park
1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA 24523, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Avenel House
413 Avenel Ave, Bedford, VA 24523, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Claytor Nature Center
1844 Woods Rd, Bedford, VA 24523, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library
201 E Main St, Bedford, VA 24523, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Bedford
1 Town of Bedford Virginia
215 E Main St, Bedford, VA 24523 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Bedford (17)
People born in Bedford, including Soldier, lawyer and politician Abram Trigg, politician Edward James Gay, politician Bennett H. Henderson, .
List
- David Hubbard (American politician (1792-1874)) he was born in 01/01/1792
- John Johns Trigg (Planter, soldier, politician (1748-1804)) he was born in 01/01/1748
- John W. Leftwich (American politician (1826-1870)) he was born in 07/09/1826
- Carol M. Swain (political scientist) she was born in 07/03/1954
- Richard Urquhart Goode (American geographer) he was born in 08/12/1858
- Ted Wingfield (American baseball player) he was born in 07/08/1899
- Vivian Louise Aunspaugh (American painter (1869-1960)) she was born in 14/08/1869
- Lawrence Chambers (American naval officer) he was born in 10/06/1929
- Andrew Chambers (United States Army general) he was born in 30/06/1931
- Ernest L. Secrest (American serviceman in the US Navy Seabees during WWII) he was born in 04/02/1905
- William Davis Hooper (American classical philologist (1868-1945)) he was born in 13/08/1868
- Lawson A. Scruggs (American physician and pharmacist) he was born in 15/01/1857
- Pete Johnson (American football halfback born 1937) he was born in 09/08/1937
- Claude Wayne Secrest (American writer) he was born in 25/06/1917
Schools in Bedford
College & universities near Bedford, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231697 | Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg (VA) | 24502-2498 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bedford, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bedford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Post Office | Bedford (VA) | 24523 |
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- Bedford , Texas The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas. It is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Bedford is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bedford Downtown Historic District and the Bedford Boys Museum. with a population of 48,352 people.
- Bedford , Michigan township in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 32,199 people.
- Bedford , New Hampshire city in New Hampshire, USA with a population of 22,957 people.
- Bedford , New York town in Westchester County, New York, United States with a population of 17,450 people.
- Bedford , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,053 people.
- Bedford , Indiana town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States with a population of 13,233 people.
- Bedford , Tennessee town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 5,948 people.
- Bedford , Pennsylvania town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 2,667 people.
- Bedford , Iowa town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,380 people.
- Bedford , Ohio human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,277 people.
- Bedford , Illinois township in Wayne County, Illinois with a population of 1,021 people.
- Bedford , Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 555 people.
Other cities in Bedford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bedford County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 9,106 | Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bedford distances to largest Virginia cities
