Bedford County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bedford County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42009
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 1011.99 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1016.62 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.998634
- Longitude
- -78.494747
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 47,261
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 38,027
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 46,767 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 487 | 1.0% |
| White | 45,784 | 96.9% |
| Black | 340 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 37,717 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 311 | 0.8% |
| White | 37,032 | 97.4% |
| Black | 331 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 169 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,513
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,843
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,429
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,397 | 95.5% |
| Black | 342 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 31,093
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,689 | 18.3% |
| Republican | 22,607 | 72.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,195 | 7.1% |
| Other | 142 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,305 | 49.2% |
| Female | 15,765 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,898 | 86.5% |
| Hispanic | 285 | 0.9% |
| Black | 29 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 21,905
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 70.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,030 | 70.7% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 56.5% |
| Black | 19 | 65.5% |
| Asian | 86 | 60.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,829 | 70.8% |
| Female | 11,064 | 70.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 14,973 (42.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,627 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 23,567
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $179,650
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $807
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.