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Bedford County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Bedford County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 47,480
- −0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 19,750
- Median household income
- $59,992
- +18.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $179,000
- Jobs located here
- 16,104
- Highest market score
- 69
- Real estate, #226 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 47,480 people live in Bedford County, in 19,750 households. Population estimates show Bedford County declined 0.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Bedford County is $59,992 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 18.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Bedford County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bedford County are for real estate businesses (69); clothing and shoe stores (69); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (69). Bedford County ranks #226 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
For its number of households, Bedford County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (67% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bedford County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bedford County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 69 | #226 of 2,229 | 25 | 12.7 | Index only | 291 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 69 | #393 of 2,087 | 13 | 6.6 | $2.9M | 230 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 69 | #395 of 2,210 | 19 | 9.6 | $2M | 228 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 68 | #267 of 2,176 | 22 | 11.1 | Index only | 263 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 64 | #365 of 1,707 | 10 | 5.1 | $5.3M | 112 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 60 | #592 of 2,088 | 18 | 9.1 | $727K | 110 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 59 | #519 of 1,771 | 6 | 3.0 | $3.7M | 217 | 21 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #670 of 2,057 | 23 | 11.6 | $2.3M | 95 | 17 |
| Electricians | 56 | #451 of 1,160 | 5 | 2.5 | $10.7M | 89 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #640 of 1,530 | 6 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 126 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #937 of 2,261 | 19 | 9.6 | $6.4M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 54 | #765 of 1,792 | 11 | 5.6 | $1.2M | 91 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 53 | #760 of 1,769 | 12 | 6.1 | $1.4M | 161 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 53 | #819 of 1,886 | 15 | 7.6 | $1.4M | 138 | 9 |
| Barbershops | 48 | #745 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 46 | #774 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.0 | $2.2M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 45 | #949 of 1,611 | 8 | 4.1 | $1M | 100 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #1,431 of 2,402 | 45 | 22.8 | $2.7M | 79 | 18 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 44 | #1,451 of 2,405 | 90 | 45.6 | $730K | 110 | 31 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,366 of 2,272 | 29 | 14.7 | $1.2M | 99 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #988 of 1,451 | 10 | 5.1 | $1.9M | 75 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #993 of 1,472 | 13 | 6.6 | $272K | 40 | 5 |
| Pizza | 40 | #1,447 of 2,090 | 21 | 10.6 | $3.1M | 62 | 26 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 39 | #1,548 of 2,222 | 32 | 16.2 | $2.1M | 67 | 26 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,763 of 2,385 | 67 | 33.9 | $253K | 119 | 21 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,708 of 2,405 | 200 | 101.3 | $329K | 89 | 69 |
| Grocery stores | 37 | #1,448 of 2,070 | 16 | 8.1 | $7.6M | 81 | 16 |
| Roofing and gutters | 36 | #888 of 1,177 | 8 | 4.1 | $6.7M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 36 | #1,070 of 1,422 | 9 | 4.6 | $2.3M | 94 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 35 | #1,007 of 1,327 | 13 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 47 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 34 | #1,025 of 1,302 | 9 | 4.6 | $2.3M | 72 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 34 | #1,295 of 1,656 | 12 | 6.1 | $1.7M | 95 | 33 |
| House cleaning | 33 | #708 of 847 | 5 | 2.5 | $4.4M | 69 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #1,138 of 1,485 | 6 | 3.0 | $1.8M | 64 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 32 | #1,887 of 2,358 | 29 | 14.7 | $1.6M | 66 | 24 |
| Auto repair and car care | 32 | #1,964 of 2,401 | 98 | 49.6 | $193K | 72 | 28 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 31 | #1,714 of 2,063 | 21 | 10.6 | $3.1M | 84 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 31 | #1,992 of 2,339 | 44 | 22.3 | $385K | 89 | 14 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 29 | #2,116 of 2,394 | 134 | 67.8 | $152K | 100 | 59 |
| Chiropractors | 27 | #1,336 of 1,490 | 14 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 61 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 26 | #1,276 of 1,461 | 13 | 6.6 | $808K | 32 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 26 | #2,148 of 2,378 | 67 | 33.9 | $282K | 63 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #2,022 of 2,200 | 30 | 15.2 | $350K | 40 | 8 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 23 | #1,774 of 1,889 | 27 | 13.7 | $2.4M | 59 | 12 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $9.5M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $4.2M | 254 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $21.9M | Too few | 14 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $18.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $13.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bedford County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $18.9M | $957 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $45.3M | $2,294 | 88 |
| Food away from home | $65.7M | $3,327 | 82 |
| Groceries | $121M | $6,126 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $16.9M | $858 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8M | $407 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.1M | $663 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $20.4M | $1,032 | 80 |
| Pets | $10.5M | $532 | 59 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $38.1M | $1,928 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $36M | $1,821 | 93 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $53.3M | $2,700 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $21.9M | $1,109 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $315.3M | $15,967 | 96 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bedford County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 47,480−0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 19,750
- Median age
- 46.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 1,012 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 47
- Median household income
- $59,992+18.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,365
- Median home value
- $179,000
- Jobs located here
- 16,104
- Daytime population
- 42,273Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bedford County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Bedford County at 47,480 people in 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 19,750 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 18.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Bedford County, PA spend?
Households in Bedford County spend about $315.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $121M on groceries and $65.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bedford County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bedford County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Bedford County, real estate businesses (69); clothing and shoe stores (69); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #226 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Bedford County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Bedford County is $59,992, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $179,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (67% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Bedford County, each ranked against other counties.
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