2023 ACS Census Data · Population 47,503
Bedford County is a small county in Pennsylvania with a population of 47,503. The median household income is $60,302, 7% below the national average. The poverty rate is 11.0%, median home value is $172,900, and 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 32% below the national average.
Population
47,503
2023 estimate
Rank #1046 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$60,302
Household
Rank #1884 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$172,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #1600 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2534 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below Pennsylvania avg·7% below national avg
Poverty Rate
6% above Pennsylvania avg·27% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% above Pennsylvania avg·2% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,550
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
14% below Pennsylvania avg·17% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% below Pennsylvania avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% above Pennsylvania avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above Pennsylvania avg·7% above national avg
Housing Units
23,568
Households
19,763
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,328
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
37% below Pennsylvania avg·32% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Pennsylvania avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.7%
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