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Earlston, PA
Census-designated place in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,259
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,166
ZIP codes
0
Earlston and its ZIP codes
Earlston at a glance
- Earlston is about 4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,490, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,200 (34% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $884 a month.
Local data for Earlston, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Earlston, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,490
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$167,200
Median rent
$884/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (293), Irish Americans (201), Polish Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bedford County. PPP loans are for Earlston.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 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
Earlston, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Earlston, 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
85° / 21°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Earlston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EverettBorough | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| ClearvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| BedfordBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Valley-HiBorough | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| RainsburgBorough | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HopewellBorough | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Manns ChoiceBorough | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| RiddlesburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Wells TanneryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| St. ClairsvilleBorough | 13 mi | 0 |
| DefianceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CoaldaleBorough | 14 mi | 0 |
| SchellsburgBorough | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WoodburyBorough | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| StonerstownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SaxtonBorough | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Earlston, PA in?
- Earlston is in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Earlston, PA?
- About 1,259 people live in Earlston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Earlston?
- Nearby places include Everett (0.9 mi), Clearville (5.9 mi), Bedford (6.8 mi), Valley-Hi (9.8 mi), Rainsburg (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023