Bedford County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,513 | — | #1,051 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,992 | -20.2% | #2,084 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.5 years | +22.1% | #406 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $179,000 | -36.5% | #1,654 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $784 | -32.6% | #2,231 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.3% | #1,147 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bedford County has a population of 47,513, making it the #1,051 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bedford County is $59,992, ranking #2,084 out of 3,222 counties — 20.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Bedford County is $179,000 (-36.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $784/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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92.2% of residents in Bedford County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 47,513, making it the 1,051st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bedford County is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bedford County is $59,992, which ranks #2,084 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Bedford County is $179,000, 36.5% below the national median. Renters in Bedford County pay a median gross rent of $784 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bedford County, 16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.
Bedford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%).
All data for Bedford County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.