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Abingdon, VA vs Bedford, VA

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- Bedford is 0% more densely populated than Abingdon.
- People are 6.8% more likely to be married in Bedford.
- The Median Age is 7.8 years younger in Bedford.
 Abingdon, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,610329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
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 Population - 20108,226  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,299285,036,114
 Population - 19907,003  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock758.693.4
 Land Area8.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Abingdon, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Abingdon, VABedford, VAUnited States
 White92.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock19.5%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Abingdon, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Married Population46.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.2%50.2%
 Never Married28.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.7%10.8%
 Widowed8.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households3,975  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,75880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,968  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews
Chris · Raleigh, NC
Lovely town, great for remote work.
Over 2 years ago

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Chris · Raleigh, NC
Lovely town, great for remote work.
Over 2 years ago

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Norma · Abingdon, VA
Love living here.
Over 4 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews
Bp · Lynchburg, VA
Cost of Living
Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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nan · Bedford, VA
bedford county
Over 17 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Ed · Goode, VA
Culture & Recreation-Not
Over 19 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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