Bedford County, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.7%

Graduate Degree

13.1%

Population 25+

59,416

Bedford County, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Bedford County, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.1%4,226
High School Graduate
29.4%17,466
Some College / Associate's
29.8%17,709
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%12,233
Graduate Degree
13.1%7,782

Bedford County, Virginia Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Bedford County, Virginia

Approximately 33.7% of adults in Bedford County, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Bedford County, Virginia has increased by 9.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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