Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA

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2021 Population

126,563

0.0458% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.7

0.218% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.96%

4.84% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$65,953

3.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$196,900

5.18% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,828

0.796% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA had a population of 127k people with a median age of 45.7 and a median household income of $65,953. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA grew from 126,505 to 126,563, a 0.0458% increase and its median household income grew from $63,580 to $65,953, a 3.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), White (Hispanic) (1.38%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.936%).

3.23% of the households in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Virginia's Region 2000 (North)--Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA are Sweet Briar College (64 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was $196,900, and the homeownership rate was 80.9%.

Most people in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA borders Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (Outside Roanoke & Salem Cities) PUMA, VA, Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (Southwest) PUMA, VA, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (South & East) PUMA, VA, Campbell County & Lynchburg City PUMA, VA, West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, and Southside Planning District Commission & Commonwealth Regional Council PUMA, VA.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA is home to a population of 127k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.42% of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (3.06k people).

In 2021, there were 7.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA are Spanish (1,884 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (362 households), and Hindi (310 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,594

Women

51.1%

61,925

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 126,519 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 306
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.6k ± 487
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.31k ± 556

2.46%

Hispanic Population

3.12k people

2.46% of the people in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA are hispanic (3.12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
410 ± 496 people
India
278 ± 409 people
Canada
253 ± 390 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 410 Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA residents, followed by India with 278 and Canada with 253.

Foreign-Born Population

2.42%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.06k people

2.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.06k people

As of 2021, 2.42% of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA residents (3.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was 2.42%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,884 households (1.57%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
362 households (0.301%)
Hindi
310 households (0.258%)

3.23% of the households in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was Spanish. 1.57% of the households in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,608 ± 346
Gulf War (2001-)
1,620 ± 323
Gulf War (1990s)
1,404 ± 274

Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA employs 56.8k people. The largest industries in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA are Construction (4,190 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,920 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,598 people), and the highest paying industries are Other personal services ($169,901), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($144,359), and Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($130,067).

Males in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,411. The income inequality in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,752

Women

47.5%

29,627

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA in 2020 was 56,379 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

56.8k

2021 Value

0.796%

1 Year growth

± 0.796%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.796%, from 56.4k employees to 56.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,558 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,526 people), and Registered nurses (1,518 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.8k

2021 Value

0.796%

1 Year growth

± 0.796%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.796%, from 56.4k employees to 56.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA, are Construction (4,190 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,920 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,598 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,240

Median earning men ± $1,604

$33,002

Median earning women ± $1,490

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,809), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,026), and Wholesale Trade ($61,506).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,680), Manufacturing ($41,359), and Public Administration ($40,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA awarded 64 degrees. The student population of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 454 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA are White (44 and 68.8%), followed by Black or African American (8 and 12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 12.5%), and Two or More Races (2 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Sweet Briar College (64 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Virginia's Region 2000 (North)--Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA are General Business (10 and 15.6%), Creative Writing (8 and 12.5%), and General Psychology (7 and 10.9%).

The median tuition cost in Virginia's Region 2000 (North)--Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA for private four year colleges is $22,120.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 454 (0% men and 100% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 454 students enrolled in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 318 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Creative Writing
8 degrees awarded
General Psychology
7 degrees awarded
General Business
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Virginia's Region 2000 (North)--Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was Creative Writing with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Virginia's Region 2000 (North)--Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Sweet Briar College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

64 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sweet Briar College with 64 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA, which is 0 times less than the 64 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 44 degrees mean that there were 5.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.58% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.581% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.9k), Some college (23.1k), and Bachelors Degree (17.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was $196,900 in 2021, which is 0.804 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $187,200 to $196,900, a 5.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA is 80.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA is $65,953. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Housing

Property

$196,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,553

$41,249

Median Property Taxes

±$1,460

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.9%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.9% of the housing units in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,953

Median Household Income

± $2,632

51k

Number of Households

± 1,617

In 2021, the median household income of the 51k households in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA grew to $65,953 from the previous year's value of $63,580.

The following chart displays the households in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.411

2021 Wage GINI in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA

0.42

2020 Wage GINI in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.1% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (8.25%)
Worked At Home (6.83%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.25%) and those who worked at home (6.83%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA (12.5k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.6% of the population of Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.39%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

10.8%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

2.13%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA grew by 3.99% from 7.11% to 7.39%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.