As is often the case in a small town, Bedford doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Bedford citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.52% of adults 25 and older in Bedford have a college degree.
The per capita income in Bedford in 2022 was $26,238, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $104,952 for a family of four. However, Bedford contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Bedford is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Bedford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bedford residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Bedford include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Scots-Irish.
The most common language spoken in Bedford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Japanese.
