Bedford County Summary

Life in Bedford County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bedford County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bedford County:

  • The population in Bedford County is 47,613.

  • The median home value in Bedford County is $192,282.

  • The median income in Bedford County is $58,337.

  • The median rent in Bedford County is $727.

  • The unemployment rate in Bedford County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Bedford County is 10.8%.

  • The average high in Bedford County is 66.2° and there are 94.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Bedford County

List Of Cities & Towns in Bedford County

Bedford, PA Population 2,855

Everett, PA Population 2,154

Earlston, PA Population 971

Hyndman, PA Population 926

Saxton, PA Population 655

Defiance, PA Population 396

Woodbury, PA Population 391

Stonerstown, PA Population 390

Schellsburg, PA Population 299

Manns Choice, PA Population 279

New Paris, PA Population 217

Hopewell, PA Population 142

Rainsburg, PA Population 132

Pleasantville borough (Bedford County), PA Population 102

St. Clairsville, PA Population 88

Coaldale borough (Bedford County), PA Population 85

Map Of Bedford County

Bedford County, PA Weather

  • The average high in Bedford County is 66.2°.

  • There are 80.11 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 94.6 inches of rain each year with 13.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:16 hours of sun each day in Bedford County.

StatBedford County
Mean High66.2
Nice Days80.11
Rainfall94.6
Snowfall13.5
Sunny_hours4:16
66.2°
Average High
94.6
Inches of Rain

Bedford County Photos

Bedford Pitt Street
Source: Wikipedia User Photo by User:AudeVivere. | CC BY-SA 2.5
Bedford Fraser Tavern
Source: Wikipedia User Photo by User:Aude. | CC BY-SA 2.5
Bedford Penn Street
Source: Wikipedia User Photo by User:Aude. | CC BY-SA 2.5

Bedford County Demographics

Population over time in Bedford County

The current population in Bedford County is 47,613. The population has decreased -1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 47,729 -0.9%
2021 48,154 -0.4%
2020 48,337 -

Gender in Bedford County

  • Bedford County is 50.0% female with 23,793 female residents.

  • Bedford County is 50.0% male with 23,820 male residents.

Female
50.0% (23,793)
Male
50.0% (23,820)
Gender Bedford County PA USA
Female 50.0% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Bedford County

Bedford County is:

  • 96.1% White with 45,755 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 343 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 210 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 48 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 612 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 598 Hispanic residents.

White
96.1% (45,755)
African American
0.7% (343)
American Indian
0.1% (47)
Asian
0.4% (210)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (48)
Two Or More
1.3% (612)
Hispanic
1.3% (598)

Table: Bedford County By Race

Race Bedford County PA USA
White 96.1% 74.5% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 10.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 3.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.3% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Bedford County, Pennsylvania

  • 3.6% of households in Bedford County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Bedford County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Bedford County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Bedford County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Bedford County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Bedford County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Bedford County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Bedford County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Bedford County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Bedford County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.6% (1,693)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (2,583)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.0% (5,717)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (4,683)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (6,220)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (8,385)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (6,641)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.0% (7,609)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (2,269)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (1,807)
Income Bedford County PA USA
Less than $10,000 3.6% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 3.9% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.0% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 7.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 11.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 16.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.0% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 10.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bedford County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Bedford County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Bedford County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 49.0% of adults in Bedford County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Bedford County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Bedford County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Bedford County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Bedford County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bedford County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Bedford County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (952)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,332)
High School / GED
49% (23,330)
Some College
16% (7,618)
Associate's Degree
10% (4,761)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (4,761)
Master's Degree
5% (2,380)
Professional Degree
1% (476)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Bedford County PA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 49% 34% 26%
Some College 16% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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