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The Borough of Bedford had a population of 2,851 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Bedford is located at latitude 40.0187 and longitude -78.5039 in Bedford County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Bedford encompass a land area of 1.09 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Bedford County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of Bedford has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,851 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,627 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 11 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,375 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,560 |
| Median Home Value | $182,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,635 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 682 (41.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 747 (45.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 206 (12.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,429 |
| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
| Family Households | 610 (42.7%) |
The table below compares Bedford to the other 2,002 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 501 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 524 | 74th |
| Median Household Income | # 1900 | 5th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1184 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 1260 | 37th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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