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Bedford, PA
Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,851
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,627
ZIP codes
0
Bedford and its ZIP codes
Bedford at a glance
- Bedford is about 9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,375 a year, 47% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,000 (28% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $677 a month.
Local data for Bedford, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bedford, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,375
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$182,000
Median rent
$677/mo
Homeownership
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,042), Irish Americans (256), Scottish Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bedford County. PPP loans are for Bedford.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,559
16,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,893
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$367M
FY 2026, $7,718 per person
How people get to work
Bedford, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bedford, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
235
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Bedford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Manns ChoiceBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| EverettBorough | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| EarlstonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| SchellsburgBorough | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| RainsburgBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ClearvilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| St. ClairsvilleBorough | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| New ParisBorough | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| PleasantvilleBorough | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| New BaltimoreBorough | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HopewellBorough | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| WoodburyBorough | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| RiddlesburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Valley-HiBorough | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Central CityBorough | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| DefianceCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bedford, PA in?
- Bedford is in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Bedford, PA?
- About 2,851 people live in Bedford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bedford?
- Nearby places include Manns Choice (4.9 mi), Everett (6.6 mi), Earlston (6.8 mi), Schellsburg (7.9 mi), Rainsburg (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023