Bedford County, Pennsylvania: Deep Red Country
Pennsylvania · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+68.5
2024 Margin
R+0.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
48K
Population
Bedford County, Pennsylvania voted R+68.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 23,658 votes (83.84%). This represented a R+0.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+68.5
2020→2024 SwingR+0.8%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population47,577
Median Age
47.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
16.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$58,337(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
78.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.1%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
22.8%(+6.3 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
13.7%(+8.5 vs US)
Catholic
2.5%(-16.3 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.5%(-1.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:47.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.5%↓
18-29
7.0%↓
30-44
16.0%↓
45-64
34.0%↑
65+
23.5%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
14.7%ManufacturingAbove avg
14.7%ConstructionAbove avg
9.7%Education
8.7%Professional ServicesVery low
6.2%HealthcareVery low
4.6%Political relevance:
Professional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.4%(4,336) | 83.8%(23,658) | R+68.5 | R+0.8 |
| 2020 | 15.8%(4,367) | 83.5%(23,025) | R+67.7 | R+0.5 |
| 2016 | 15.4%(3,645) | 82.6%(19,552) | R+67.2 | R+12.4 |
| 2012 | 22.0%(4,788) | 76.8%(16,702) | R+54.8 | R+9.9 |
| 2008 | 27.0%(6,059) | 71.8%(16,124) | R+44.9 | D+1.9 |
| 2004 | 26.5%(6,016) | 73.2%(16,606) | R+46.7 | R+4.9 |
| 2000 | 28.2%(5,474) | 70.0%(13,598) | R+41.8 | R+19.1 |
| 1996 | 32.9%(5,954) | 55.5%(10,064) | R+22.7 | R+4.7 |
| 1992 | 31.0%(5,840) | 49.0%(9,216) | R+17.9 | D+13.7 |
| 1988 | 33.9%(5,754) | 65.5%(11,123) | R+31.6 | D+9.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.8%(4,624) | 83.2%(22,855) | R+66.3 | R+1.3 |
| 2022 | 17.4%(3,796) | 82.5%(17,954) | R+65.1 | R+14.2 |
| 2018 | 24.5%(4,567) | 75.5%(14,044) | R+50.9 | D+9.6 |
| 2016 | 19.7%(4,356) | 80.3%(17,739) | R+60.6 | R+12.9 |
| 2012 | 26.2%(5,553) | 73.8%(15,673) | R+47.7 | D+2.1 |
| 2010 | 25.1%(4,128) | 74.9%(12,315) | R+49.8 | R+32.9 |
| 2006 | 41.5%(6,895) | 58.5%(9,703) | R+16.9 | D+30.0 |
| 2004 | 26.6%(5,347) | 73.4%(14,786) | R+46.9 | D+1.4 |
| 2000 | 25.9%(4,810) | 74.1%(13,791) | R+48.3 | R+3.6 |
| 1998 | 27.7%(3,216) | 72.3%(8,406) | R+44.7 | R+12.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21.5%(4,721) | 78.5%(17,198) | R+56.9 | R+4.1 |
| 2018 | 23.6%(4,408) | 76.4%(14,261) | R+52.8 | R+22.0 |
| 2014 | 34.6%(4,786) | 65.4%(9,050) | R+30.8 | D+25.1 |
| 2010 | 22.0%(3,639) | 78.0%(12,873) | R+55.9 | R+32.5 |
| 2006 | 38.3%(6,372) | 61.7%(10,270) | R+23.4 | D+15.2 |
| 2002 | 30.7%(4,516) | 69.3%(10,190) | R+38.6 | D+17.4 |
| 1998 | 22.0%(2,322) | 78.0%(8,232) | R+56.0 | R+25.1 |
| 1994 | 34.6%(4,588) | 65.4%(8,689) | R+30.9 | R+53.4 |
| 1990 | 61.3%(7,709) | 38.7%(4,876) | D+22.5 | D+31.2 |
| 1986 | 45.7%(6,874) | 54.3%(8,180) | R+8.7 | D+4.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(72.3%) | Bernie Sanders(14.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(48.9%) | Bernie Sanders(48.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(64.3%) | Ted Cruz(25.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(70.1%) | Barack Obama(29.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee