7.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bedford County, Virginia

Population 16 years and over

7.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bedford County, Virginia

Population 16 years and over poverty in Bedford County, Virginia compared

How does Bedford County, Virginia compare to other Virginia and National averages?

  • Bedford County, Virginia

    7.9%

  • Virginia

    10% (27% higher than Bedford County, Virginia)

  • National average

    11.6% (47% higher than Bedford County, Virginia)

7.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bedford County, Virginia

Historical Timeline

7.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bedford County, Virginia historical data

  • 2015 - 8.1%

    The 2015 8.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 8.6%

    The 2016 increase to 8.6% from 2015 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 7.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 7.6% from 2016 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 11.3%

    The 2018 increase to 11.3% from 2017 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 8.7%

    The 2019 decrease to 8.7% from 2018 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 6.1%

    The 2021 decrease to 6.1% from 2019 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 7.9%

    The 2022 increase to 7.9% from 2021 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.

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