Bedford County, PA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bedford County decreased by 2,584. In this period, the peak population was 50,022 in the year 2008. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 49,934 | - | - |
| 2001 | 49,797 | -137 | -0.27% |
| 2002 | 49,768 | -29 | -0.06% |
| 2003 | 49,840 | 72 | 0.14% |
| 2004 | 49,856 | 16 | 0.03% |
| 2005 | 49,711 | -145 | -0.29% |
| 2006 | 49,874 | 163 | 0.33% |
| 2007 | 49,878 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2008 | 50,022 | 144 | 0.29% |
| 2009 | 49,834 | -188 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 49,697 | -137 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 49,626 | -71 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 49,592 | -34 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 49,317 | -275 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 49,131 | -186 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 48,748 | -383 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 48,592 | -156 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 48,359 | -233 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 48,090 | -269 | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 47,913 | -177 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 47,568 | -345 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 47,487 | -81 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 47,421 | -66 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 47,350 | -71 | -0.15% |
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Bedford County, PA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bedford County's population decreased by 237 (0.47%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Bedford County's population decreased by 2,129 (4.28%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Bedford County's population decreased by 218 (0.46%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bedford County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 47,350.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bedford County's population peaked in year 2008 at 50,022.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bedford County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 47,350.
Bedford County, PA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bedford County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bedford County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.22% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.17% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bedford County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.22% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Bedford County population grew the most, with an increase of 163 people (a 0.33% year-on-year increase)..
From 2014 to 2015 Bedford County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 383 people (a 0.78% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bedford County, PA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bedford County's population decreased by 137 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 66 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 71 (0.15%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bedford County, PA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bedford County decreased by 1,967 (3.99%). The population was highest at 49,131 in the year 2014 and lowest at 47,350 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)