Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County: County in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 49,762 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 47,817 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bedford. The county was created 254 years ago in 1770.
Quick Facts about Bedford County
| Population : | 47,817 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from : | Bedford County, Bedford County |
| Area : | 2635 km2 |
| Official name : | Bedford County |
| Named for : | Fort Bedford |
| Altitude : | 1,886 feet / 575 meters |
| Capital : | Bedford |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1771 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:22:08 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bedford County is located at 40°0'24"N 78°29'25"W (40.0065600, -78.4903200). It has 6 neighbors: Allegany County, Blair County, Cambria County, Fulton County, Huntingdon County and Somerset County.
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The largest city of Bedford County is Centerville with a population of 3,133. Other cities include, Marysville population 2,553, Everett population 1,717, Palo Alto population 975 and Hyndman population 854. See all Bedford County cities & populated places.
Bedford County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bedford County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Point | 3,582 | Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Centerville | 3,133 | Human settlement in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bedford | 2,667 | Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States |
| Marysville | 2,553 | Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| Napier | 2,109 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Hartley | 1,805 | Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania |
| Everett | 1,717 | Borough of Pennsylvania, USA |
| King | 1,181 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Palo Alto | 975 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hyndman | 854 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Saxton | 679 | Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Finleyville | 392 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Schellsburg | 317 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Manns Choice | 283 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Pavia | 273 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Woodbury | 265 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
- Official Website
Official website of Bedford County
Bedford County has 6 neighbours.
- Allegany County county in Maryland, United States
- Blair County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Cambria County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Fulton County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Huntingdon County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Somerset County county in Pennsylvania, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bedford County decreased by 4.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 49,762 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,627 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,592 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 49,318 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,131 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,748 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,601 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,356 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 48,094 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 47,888 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 47,817 | -0.15% | estimation process |
People born in Bedford County (11)
People born in Bedford County, including pioneer James Harrod, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Ellis R. Weicht, actress Jeanne Clemson, .
List
- John Cessna (American politician) he was born in 29/06/1821
- Joseph Franklin Biddle (American politician) he was born in 14/09/1871
- Thomas Ritchey (American politician) he was born in 19/01/1801
- William T. Martin (American politician) he was born in 06/04/1788
- Marie Litzinger (American mathematician) she was born in 14/05/1899
- Ralph Lazier Berkshire (American judge) he was born in 08/04/1815
- Isaac Wright Blackburn (American physician) he was born in 27/05/1851
- John Felton (American football coach) he was born in 24/12/1883
Other places with the same name (3)
- Bedford County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 79,811 people.
- Bedford County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 50,179 people.
Pennsylvania Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 1,578,487 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Philadelphia | 1,578,487 | The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. |
| Allegheny County | 1,211,358 | County in the southwestern part of the U. |
| Montgomery County | 833,869 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bucks County | 627,987 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Delaware County | 566,753 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lancaster County | 546,192 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Chester County | 526,759 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| York County | 450,448 | County in Maine, United States |
| Berks County | 421,017 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lehigh County | 370,802 | County in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Westmoreland County | 347,087 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Luzerne County | 316,982 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Northampton County | 305,892 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Dauphin County | 279,874 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
