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Bedford County

Pennsylvania · 49,984 residents · 1,011.988 sq mi
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Bedford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,731. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $77,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,984
+4%since 1990
from 47,919 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 47 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
+11%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K48K49K49K50K1990201020202024Bedford County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,731
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,622 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,316
+64%since 1990
from $9,954 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.3%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$401
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(47,611)
Black0.2%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(142)
Asian0.2%(89)
Diversity Score2.3%(1,115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(49,089)
Black0.3%(167)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(263)
Asian0.3%(142)
Diversity Score2.9%(1,428)
Diversity Score
3
+23%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−24%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Bedford County to nearby counties

BEDFORD COUNTY VS
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Income$65,836+101%
Home value$208,500+168%
Population14,483−69%
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BEDFORD COUNTY VS
Somerset County
Income$61,446+88%
Home value$150,600+93%
Population72,004+52%
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BEDFORD COUNTY VS
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Income$59,603+82%
Home value$154,900+99%
Population66,848+41%
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BEDFORD COUNTY VS
Morgan County
Income$72,179+121%
Home value$240,600+209%
Population18,027−62%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?

Bedford County, Pennsylvania has about 49,984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bedford County, Pennsylvania earns about $32,731 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 $77,900, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.2% 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 10.3% of people in Bedford County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,065 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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