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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Bedford County

Pennsylvania · 47,919 residents · 1,011.988 sq mi
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Bedford County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,622. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

47,919
−4%vs 2000
vs 49,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
47 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
47K48K49K49K50K1990201020202024Bedford County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,622
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,731 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,954
−39%vs 2000
vs $16,316 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $401 in 2000
US average: $450
79.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
20.9% rent
2.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(49,089)
Black0.3%(167)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(263)
Asian0.3%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(1,428)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(47,611)
Black0.2%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(142)
Asian0.2%(89)
Other0.3%(132)
Diversity Score2.3%(1,115)
2
−19%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.5%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?

Bedford County, Pennsylvania has about 47,919 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bedford County, Pennsylvania earns about $21,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bedford County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?

About 13.6% of people in Bedford County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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