Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 47,503

County Seat: Bedford

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Median Home Value

$172,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,302

Across all households

Median Age

47.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.9%
Two or More Races1.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.5%

65 Years and Over

23.5%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

7.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,302

Mean Household Income

$76,732

Per Capita Income

$32,550

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$172,900

Median Rent

$771/mo

Total Housing Units

23,568

Owner-Occupied

78.1%

Renter-Occupied

21.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.1%

Married Couple Households

53.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.5%

Average Household Size

2.38

Broadband Internet Access

82.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42009.