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The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following sponsors:
Bedford County Facts
| County Founded | March 9, 1771 | ||
| County Name | Named for Fort Bedford, which had been named in 1759 for the Duke of Bedford | ||
| Population, 2001 | Estimate 49,899 | ||
| Land Area, 2000 | 1,015 Square Miles | ||
| Persons Per Square Mile | 49.3 | ||
| Median Household Income | $32,731 | ||
| Labor Force | 25,000 | ||
| Housing Units | 23,529 | ||
| Number of Farms | 1,225 | ||
| Summer Temperatures (Averages) | Daytime Highs - lower 80s Nighttime Highs - upper 50s |
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| Winter Temperatures (Averages) | Daytime Highs - Upper 30s Nighttime Highs - Upper 20s |
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| Average Growing Season | 154 Days | ||
| Education Attainment | |||
| Population 25 Years & Older | 34,482 | 100% | |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,504 | 7.2% | |
| 9-th-12th Grade, No Diploma | 5,014 | 14.5% | |
| High School Graduate (Includes Equivalency) | 17,530 | 50.7% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 4,329 | 12.5% | |
| Associate Degree | 1,663 | 4.8% | |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,305 | 6.7% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 1,237 | 3.6% | |
| Percent High School Graduate of Higher | 78.3% | ||
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.2% | ||
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 |
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| Establishments By Business Sector | |||
| Total Number of Establishments | 1,089 | ||
| Agriculture | 24 | ||
| Manufacturing | 67 | ||
| Retail Trade | 287 | ||
| Transportation | 105 | ||
| Wholesale Trade | 53 | ||
| Construction | 130 | ||
| Services | 313 | ||
| Finance | 61 | ||
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor, Unemployment Compensation
Covered Employment and Wages, 1999 |
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| Household Income | |||
| Median Household Income |
$32,731 | ||
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | ||
| $10,000 - $14,999 | 8.1% | ||
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 17.1% | ||
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 18.4% | ||
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 19.6% | ||
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 17.2% | ||
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 5.5% | ||
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 2.4% | ||
| $150,000 - $199,999 | .6% | ||
| $200,000 or more | .9% | ||
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census 2000 |
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| Households By Type | |||
| Total Households | 19,768 | 100% | |
| Family Households | 14,493 | 73.3% | |
| Families With Own Children Under 18 | 6,060 | 30.7% | |
| Female Householder With Children Under 18 | 779 | 3.9% | |
| Householder Living Alone | 4,649 | 23.5% | |
| Householder Over 65 | 5,768 | 29.3% | |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 | ||
| Average Family Size | 2.95 | ||
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 |
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| Housing Occupancy Profile | |||
| Homeownership Rate, 2000 | 80.1% | ||
| Housing Units in Multi-Unit Structures, 2000 | 8.4% | ||
| Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units, 2000 | $80,200 | ||
| Total Housing Units | 23,529 | 100% | |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,768 | 84% | |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,761 | 16% | |
| For Seasonal, Recreational or Occasional Use | 2,387 | 10.1% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 | |||
| Median Household Income By County - 1997 | |||
| Bedford County | $32,731 | ||
| Blair County | $32,861 | ||
| Cambria County | $32,731 | ||
| Fulton County | $34,882 | ||
| Huntingdon County | $31,313 | ||
| Somerset County | $30,911 | ||
| Population By Age | |||
| Median Age | 39.5 | ||
| Total Population | 49,984 | 100% | |
| Under 5 Years | 3,004 | 6.0% | |
| 5 to 9 Years | 3,221 | 6.4% | |
| 10 to 14 Years | 3,514 | 7.0% | |
| 15 to 19 Years | 3,154 | 6.3% | |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,498 | 5.0% | |
| 25 to 34 Years | 6,281 | 12.6% | |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7,754 | 15.5% | |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,794 | 13.6% | |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,945 | 5.9% | |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,576 | 5.2% | |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,529 | 9.1% | |
| 75 to 84 Years | 2,874 | 5.7% | |
| 85 Years and Over | 840 | 1.7% | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 |
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| Retail Trade By Industry | |||
| Establishments Sales | $1000 | ||
| Retail Trade | 216 | 438,921 | |
| Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers | 36 | 142,077 | |
| Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores | 11 | 7,714 | |
| Electronics & Appliance Stores | 8 | 3,976 | |
| Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers | 20 | 24,837 | |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 31 | 51,155 | |
| Health & Personal Care Stores | 15 | 17,062 | |
| Gasoline Stations | 38 | 117,704 | |
| Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores | 11 | 3,508 | |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores | 7 | 3,807 | |
| General Merchandise Stores | 4 | D* | |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | 25 | D* | |
| Nonstore Retailers | 10 | 17,874 | |
| *D = Withheld to avoid disclosure | |||
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1997 Economic Census, last modified 2/7/01 |
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| Small Businesses | |||
| Total # of Establishments, 1999 | 1,114 | ||
| Micro-Businesses (1-4 employees) | 57% | ||
| Small Businesses (5-9 employees) | 21% | ||
| Mid-Size Businesses (10-19 employees) | 12% | ||
| Large Businesses (20 or more employees) | 10% | ||
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Surrounding Cities | |||
| Major Cities Surrounding Bedford County | Miles from Bedford County | ||
| Baltimore | 139 Miles | ||
| Buffalo | 256 Miles | ||
| Chicago | 556 Miles | ||
| Cincinnati | 376 Miles | ||
| Cleveland | 239 Miles | ||
| Columbus | 268 Miles | ||
| Detroit | 395 Miles | ||
| Harrisburg | 96 Miles | ||
| Montreal | 583 Miles | ||
| Philadelphia | 197 Miles | ||
| Pittsburgh | 97 Miles | ||
| State College | 75 Miles | ||
| Toronto | 396 Miles | ||
| Washington, D.C. | 138 Miles | ||
| Total Employment With Percentage of Unemployment | |||
| County | Total Employment | % Unemployment Rate | |
| Bedford | 24,600 | 6.1% | |
| Blair | 60,000 | 4.8% | |
| Cambria | 61,100 | 6.9% | |
| Fulton | 6,300 | 4.0% | |
| Huntingdon | 17,200 | 7.3% | |
| Somerset | 34,700 | 6.0% | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2000 |
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