Bedford County's estimated 2026 population is 47,394 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bedford County is the 45th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 49,697 and has seen a growth of -4.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.5 years
Female: 48.2 years
Male: 46.3 years
There are 38,279 adults, (11,391 of whom are seniors) in Bedford County.
Female: 23,786 (50.1%)
Male: 23,727 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Bedford County includes 95.55% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,397 | 95.55% |
| Two or more races | 1,301 | 2.74% |
| Black or African American | 342 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.52% |
| Other race | 195 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.07% |
Bedford County's average per capita income is $42,102. Household income levels show a median of $59,992. The poverty rate stands at 11.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,603 | $100,392 |
| Families | $80,549 | $92,963 |
| Households | $59,992 | $77,365 |
| Non Families | $32,042 | $44,699 |
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