Bedford, PA Demographics

A map of Bedford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,682	2,672	94.1%	93.3%
Asian	92	26	3.2%	0.9%
Multiracial	41	84	1.4%	2.9%
Black	26	32	0.9%	1.1%
Hispanic	10	43	0.4%	1.5%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.3%

Bedford, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,851, a less than 1% change from the 2,865 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 3.2% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bedford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bedford has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bedford, that probability was 12.9% in 2020 and 11.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bedford is ranked the 501st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bedford was ranked the 486th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bedford's White Population

2,682 residents of Bedford, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bedford is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Bedford ranks 662nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bedford's population has increased from 93.3% to 94.1%.

Bedford is more White than neighboring Manns Choice (80.6% White). Bedford is less White than neighboring Rainsburg (94.2% White), Earlston (94.7% White), Everett (95.8% White), and St. Clairsville (96% White).

Bedford's Black Population

26 residents of Bedford, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bedford is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Bedford ranks 909th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Black residents' share of Bedford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Bedford is more Black than neighboring Manns Choice (0% Black), Rainsburg (0% Black), and Earlston (0% Black). Bedford is less Black than neighboring Everett (1.8% Black), and St. Clairsville (2% Black).

Bedford's Asian Population

92 residents of Bedford, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bedford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Bedford ranks 649th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 253.8%. Asian residents' share of Bedford's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.2%.

Bedford is more Asian than neighboring Manns Choice (0% Asian), Rainsburg (0% Asian), Earlston (2% Asian), Everett (0.2% Asian), and St. Clairsville (0% Asian).

Bedford's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Bedford, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bedford is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bedford ranks 1231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Bedford's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.4%.

Bedford is more Hispanic than neighboring Earlston (0% Hispanic), Everett (0.2% Hispanic), and St. Clairsville (0% Hispanic). Bedford is less Hispanic than neighboring Manns Choice (11.4% Hispanic), and Rainsburg (5.8% Hispanic).

Bedford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bedford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bedford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bedford ranks 1119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bedford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bedford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Everett (0.1% Native American/Other).

Bedford's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Bedford, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bedford is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bedford ranks 1173rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bedford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bedford's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.4%.

Bedford is more Multiracial than neighboring Rainsburg (0% Multiracial). Bedford is less Multiracial than neighboring Manns Choice (7.9% Multiracial), Earlston (3.3% Multiracial), Everett (1.9% Multiracial), and St. Clairsville (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.