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- Bedford is 0% more densely populated than Beaufort.
- People are 3.5% more likely to be married in Bedford.
- The Median Age is 13.9 years younger in Bedford.
 Beaufort, NCBedford, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,610329,725,481
 Female Population57.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population42.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
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 Population - 20104,191  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,299285,036,114
 Population - 19903,808  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock758.693.4
 Land Area4.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Beaufort, NCBedford, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Beaufort, NCBedford, VAUnited States
 White80.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock19.5%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Beaufort, NCBedford, VAUnited States
 Married Population48.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.2%50.2%
 Never Married24.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.7%10.8%
 Widowed11.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households2,270  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,75880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 17 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 17 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 17 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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Over 18 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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Over 20 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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