U.S. County · Profile

Bedford County

47.4KTotal Population
47Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-5.09%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Bedford County has a population of 47,350 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Bedford County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.5%45,693
Two or More Races1.9%900
Hispanic or Latino1.3%616
Black or African American0.7%331
Asian0.5%237
Some Other Race0.2%95
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%47
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Bedford County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$58,337
21.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,269
18.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
10.8%
6.1% below national average
Median Age
47.3 years

Income & Poverty

$58,337Median Household Income
$31,269Per Capita Income
10.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$58,337$73,543
Families$75,149$87,951
Married-couple Families$75,149$84,167
Nonfamily Households$28,633$30,924

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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