Bedford Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3141 people, 1536 households, and 833 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2830.8 people per square mile (1092.98/km˛), it is the 431st most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There were 1640 housing units at an average density of 1477.5 per square mile (570.47/km˛). The average household size was 2.04 people, and the average family size was 2.76 people. In the borough the population is diverse age-wise, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.5 males. The median age was 43.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Bedford Borough was 41.3 and 45.5 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.71% White, 0.51% Black or African American, 0.06% American Indian, 0.76% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 0.73% from two or more races and 0.13% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $28549, it is Pennsylvania's 296th poorest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $39122, making it the 901st wealthiest borough by median family income among the Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $18028, it is 629th wealthiest borough by per capita income in Pennsylvania. The median income is $20534, The median income for males was $25838 versus $15327 for females.
In 2000, 639 pupils and students, of which 330 are male and 309 are female, 20.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 51 nursery or pri school, 15 kindergarten, 286 elementary school, 188 high school and 99 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3141 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3141 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3137 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3098 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3070 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3052 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3032 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3006 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2999 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2989 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2999 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 42 | 9 | 51 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 137 | 149 | 286 |
| High school | 97 | 91 | 188 |
| College or graduate school | 46 | 53 | 99 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford borough, Pennsylvania | $28549 | $39122 | $18028 |
| Bedford County, Pennsylvania | $32731 | $37741 | $16316 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |