Bedford township, Pennsylvania
Bedford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bedford township is a geographic entity located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,088. The land area covers 68.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,088 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.1 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,404 | ±224 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,760 | ±250 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,404 | ±224 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 356 | ±168 |
| Median Home Value | $192,000 | ±$37,845 |
| Median Gross Rent | $925 | ±$72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,136 | ±$22,314 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,345 | ±$4,991 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 92 | ±83 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ±6.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,505 | ±270 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.5% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,099 (2024)
ID: 112108
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT SECRETARY
PO BOX 148, BEDFORD PA 15522-0148
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GUS Population: 47,643 (2024)
ID: 133447
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
200 S JULIANA ST, BEDFORD PA 15522-1713
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bedford | KG-05 | Bedford, PA | |
| Regular School Bedford | 06-08 | Bedford, PA | |
| Regular School Bedford | 09-12 | Bedford, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | New Paris, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-07 | Fishertown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | New Paris, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-17 | SCHELLSBURG, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-17 | BEDFORD, PA | |
| 4 Nearby | 3-17 | EVERETT, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
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College | 22.7 mi away | 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA, 15904 |
8142697000
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BEDFORD COUNTY FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM - ADMIN UNIT
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 240 SOUTH WOOD STREET, BEDFORD, PA, 15522 |
(814) 623-5010
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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
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College | 22.7 mi away | 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA, 15904-2949 |
8142626400
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EVERETT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 137 EAST MAIN ST, EVERETT, PA, 15537 |
(814) 652-5922
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Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 22.9 mi away | 445 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown, PA, 15904-2998 |
8142666073
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CLAYSBURG AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 957 BEDFORD ST, CLAYSBURG, PA, 16625 |
(814) 239-2782
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SAXTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 315 FRONT ST, SAXTON, PA, 16678 |
(814) 635-3533
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MARTINSBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 201 SOUTH WALNUT ST, MARTINSBURG, PA, 16662 |
(814) 793-3335
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HYNDMAN-LONDONBERRY PUB LIB
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 161 CLARENCE ST., HYNDMAN, PA, 15545 |
(814) 842-3782
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ROARING SPRING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 320 EAST MAIN ST, ROARING SPRING, PA, 16673 |
(814) 224-2994
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WOLFSBURG, PA US, located 1.6 miles from Bedford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.2° | 19.0° | 28.1° | 2.79" | 10.3" |
| February | 40.9° | 20.7° | 30.8° | 2.29" | 10.3" |
| March | 49.8° | 27.2° | 38.5° | 3.36" | 8.0" |
| April | 62.6° | 37.0° | 49.8° | 3.60" | 0.5" |
| May | 72.3° | 46.3° | 59.3° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.1° | 55.6° | 67.8° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 59.6° | 72.6° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.3° | 57.6° | 70.5° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.7° | 50.2° | 63.5° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.6° | 39.2° | 51.9° | 3.12" | 0.1" |
| November | 52.0° | 29.5° | 40.8° | 3.00" | 1.7" |
| December | 41.2° | 23.8° | 32.5° | 3.06" | 6.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford borough | Borough | 2.9 mi | — |
| Manns Choice borough | Borough | 5.9 mi | — |
| St. Clairsville borough | Borough | 6.9 mi | — |
| Schellsburg borough | Borough | 7.4 mi | — |
| Earlston CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| New Paris borough | Borough | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4200904952. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.