Bedford County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
47,513
Median Age
47.5
Male Median
46.3
Female Median
48.2
Bedford County, Pennsylvania Population Growth

Bedford County, Pennsylvania Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.7%%.
-4.7%% Growth
Bedford County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Bedford County, Pennsylvania Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.5 | 47,513 |
| 2023 | 47.5 | 47,503 |
| 2022 | 47.3 | 47,613 |
| 2021 | 47.2 | 47,729 |
| 2020 | 47.0 | 48,154 |
| 2019 | 46.5 | 48,337 |
| 2018 | 46.2 | 48,611 |
| 2017 | 45.9 | 48,891 |
| 2016 | 45.4 | 48,852 |
| 2015 | 45.0 | 49,086 |
| 2014 | 44.6 | 49,332 |
| 2013 | 44.4 | 49,490 |
| 2012 | 43.8 | 49,680 |
| 2011 | 43.5 | 49,864 |
| 2010 | 42.9 | 49,882 |
Bedford County, Pennsylvania Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 14.4% |
| 18–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.3% |
| 55–64 | 15.7% |
| 65+ | 24.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Bedford County, Pennsylvania
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 76.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 42.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Bedford County, Pennsylvania
The median age in Bedford County, Pennsylvania is 47.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Bedford County, Pennsylvania is 47,513.
In Bedford County, Pennsylvania, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Bedford County, Pennsylvania is aging.