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'''Bedford Township''' is a [[Township (Pennsylvania)|township]] in [[Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Bedford County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 5,161 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/>
'''Bedford Township''' is a [[Township (Pennsylvania)|township]] in [[Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Bedford County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 5,107 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2022"/>


==History==
==History==
The [[Bedford Village Archeological Site]] is located in northern Bedford Township, north of the borough of [[Bedford, Pennsylvania|Bedford]]. The site of a village of the [[Monongahela tribe]], it is currently occupied by Old Bedford Village, a [[open-air museum|living history museum]].<ref>Beckerman, Ira. National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Site 36BD90. [[National Park Service]], n.d., 2.</ref>
The [[Bedford Village Archeological Site]] is located in northern Bedford Township, north of the borough of [[Bedford, Pennsylvania|Bedford]]. The site of a village of the [[Monongahela tribe]], it is currently occupied by Old Bedford Village, a [[open-air museum|living history museum]].<ref>Beckerman, Ira., National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Site 36BD90. [[National Park Service]], n.d., 2.</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Bedford Township is located in the center of Bedford County and surrounds the borough of Bedford. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|176.9|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|176.3|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.6|km2|disp=flip}}, or 0.34%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US4200904952| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212164203/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US4200904952| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bedford township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=March 4, 2014}}</ref>
Bedford Township is located in the center of Bedford County and surrounds the borough of Bedford. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|176.9|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|176.3|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.6|km2|disp=flip}}, or 0.34%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US4200904952 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212164203/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US4200904952 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bedford township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder |accessdate=March 4, 2014}}</ref>


===Adjacent municipalities===
===Adjacent municipalities===
*[[Harrison Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Harrison Township]] (southwest)
*[[Harrison Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Harrison Township]] (southwest)
*[[Napier Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Napier Township]] (west)
*[[Napier Township, Pennsylvania|Napier Township]] (west)
*[[East St. Clair Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|East Saint Clair Township]] (northwest)
*[[East St. Clair Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|East Saint Clair Township]] (northwest)
*[[South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|South Woodbury Township]] (north)
*[[South Woodbury Township, Pennsylvania|South Woodbury Township]] (north)
*[[Snake Spring Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Snake Spring Township]] (east)
*[[Snake Spring Township, Pennsylvania|Snake Spring Township]] (east)
*[[Colerain Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Colerain Township]] (southeast)
*[[Colerain Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Colerain Township]] (southeast)
*[[Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Cumberland Valley Township]] (south)
*[[Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania|Cumberland Valley Township]] (south)
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==Geology==
==Geology==
Bedford valley is a [[syncline|synclinal]] valley, with [[Evitts Mountain]] forming the eastern limb and [[Wills Mountain]] forming a part of the western limb. The northern end of Wills Mountain is known as [[Kinton Knob]] and is the crest of a plunging [[anticline]]. The [[Silurian]] [[Tuscarora Formation]], a hard [[sandstone]], outcrops at the crests of these ridges and is [[stratigraphy|stratigraphically]] lower and thus older than the rest of the [[bedrock]] in the township. The overlying formations are either Silurian or [[Devonian]] in age, and include (in ascending order) the [[Clinton Group]], the [[Bloomsburg Formation]], the [[Mifflintown Formation]], the [[Wills Creek Formation]], the [[Tonoloway Formation]], the [[Keyser Formation]], the [[Old Port Formation]], the [[Onondaga Formation]], and the [[Hamilton Group]], which is composed of the [[Marcellus Shale]] and the [[Mahantango Formation]]. The [[Ridgeley sandstone|Ridgeley Member]] of the Old Port Formation, another sandstone and [[conglomerate (geology)|conglomerate]], forms the low ridge in the center of the township south of the town of Bedford, as well as Stiffler Ridge in Dunning Cove. Dunning Cove itself is a [[structural basin]].<ref>Berg, T.M., Edmunds, W.E., Geyer, A.R. and others, compilers, (1980). Geologic Map of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Geologic Survey, Map 1, scale 1:250,000.</ref>
Bedford valley is a [[syncline|synclinal]] valley, with [[Evitts Mountain]] forming the eastern limb and [[Wills Mountain]] forming a part of the western limb. The northern end of Wills Mountain is known as [[Kinton Knob]] and is the crest of a plunging [[anticline]]. The [[Silurian]] [[Tuscarora Formation]], a hard [[sandstone]], outcrops at the crests of these ridges and is [[stratigraphy|stratigraphically]] lower and thus older than the rest of the [[bedrock]] in the township. The overlying formations are either Silurian or [[Devonian]] in age, and include (in ascending order) the [[Clinton Group]], the [[Bloomsburg Formation]], the [[Mifflintown Formation]], the [[Wills Creek Formation]], the [[Tonoloway Formation]], the [[Keyser Formation]], the [[Old Port Formation]], the [[Onondaga Formation]], and the [[Hamilton Group]], which is composed of the [[Marcellus Shale]] and the [[Mahantango Formation]]. The [[Ridgeley sandstone|Ridgeley Member]] of the Old Port Formation, another sandstone and [[conglomerate (geology)|conglomerate]], forms the low ridge in the center of the township south of the town of Bedford, as well as Stiffler Ridge in Dunning Cove. Dunning Cove itself is a [[structural basin]].<ref>Berg, T.M., Edmunds, W.E., Geyer, A.R. and others, compilers, (1980). Geologic Map of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Geologic Survey, Map 1, scale 1:250,000.</ref>
{{See also|Geology of Bedford County, Pennsylvania}}
{{See also|Geology of Bedford County, Pennsylvania}}


==Recreation==
==Recreation==
A portion of the [[Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 48]] is located in the township.<ref name="TheNationalMap">https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/ The National Map, retrieved 3 October 2018</ref><ref name="PASGL">[https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/StateGameLands/Documents/SGL%20Maps/SGL__048.pdf Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 48], retrieved 6 October 2018</ref>
A portion of the [[Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 48]] is located in the township.<ref name="TheNationalMap">https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029092845/https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/ |date=October 29, 2017 }} The National Map, retrieved October 3, 2018</ref><ref name="PASGL">[https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/StateGameLands/Documents/SGL%20Maps/SGL__048.pdf Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 48], retrieved October 6, 2018</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,417 people, 2,144 households, and 1,560 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|79.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,403 housing units at an average density of {{convert|35.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 97.14% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.48% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.24% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.76% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.59% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,417 people, 2,144 households, and 1,560 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|79.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,403 housing units at an average density of {{convert|35.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 97.14% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.48% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.24% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.76% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.59% of the population.


There were 2,144 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.86.
There were 2,144 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.86.


In the township the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $36,395, and the median income for a family was $43,235. Males had a median income of $28,833 versus $21,177 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $18,676. About 5.3% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $36,395, and the median income for a family was $43,235. Males had a median income of $28,833 versus $21,177 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $18,676. About 5.3% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.


==References==
==References==

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Not to be confused with Bedford Borough, Pennsylvania.

Bedford Township, Pennsylvania
Township
Old Bedford Village Covered Bridge in Bedford Township
Old Bedford Village Covered Bridge in Bedford Township
Flag of Bedford Township, Pennsylvania
Flag
Map of Bedford County, Pennsylvania highlighting Bedford Township
Map of Bedford County, Pennsylvania highlighting Bedford Township
Map of Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Map of Bedford County, Pennsylvania
LandVereinigte Staaten
StatePennsylvania
CountyBedford
Settled1761
Incorporated1768
Area
[1]
 • Total68.31 sq mi (176.91 km2)
 • Land68.08 sq mi (176.31 km2)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total5,107 Decrease
 • Estimate 
(2022)[2]
5,087
 • Density76.31/sq mi (29.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code814
FIPS code42-009-04952
Websitebedfordtwppagov.com

Bedford Township is a township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,107 at the 2020 census.[2]

History

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The Bedford Village Archeological Site is located in northern Bedford Township, north of the borough of Bedford. The site of a village of the Monongahela tribe, it is currently occupied by Old Bedford Village, a living history museum.[3]

Geography

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Bedford Township is located in the center of Bedford County and surrounds the borough of Bedford. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 68.3 square miles (176.9 km2), of which 68.1 square miles (176.3 km2) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2), or 0.34%, is water.[4]

Adjacent municipalities

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Geology

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Bedford valley is a synclinal valley, with Evitts Mountain forming the eastern limb and Wills Mountain forming a part of the western limb. The northern end of Wills Mountain is known as Kinton Knob and is the crest of a plunging anticline. The Silurian Tuscarora Formation, a hard sandstone, outcrops at the crests of these ridges and is stratigraphically lower and thus older than the rest of the bedrock in the township. The overlying formations are either Silurian or Devonian in age, and include (in ascending order) the Clinton Group, the Bloomsburg Formation, the Mifflintown Formation, the Wills Creek Formation, the Tonoloway Formation, the Keyser Formation, the Old Port Formation, the Onondaga Formation, and the Hamilton Group, which is composed of the Marcellus Shale and the Mahantango Formation. The Ridgeley Member of the Old Port Formation, another sandstone and conglomerate, forms the low ridge in the center of the township south of the town of Bedford, as well as Stiffler Ridge in Dunning Cove. Dunning Cove itself is a structural basin.[5]

See also: Geology of Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Recreation

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A portion of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 48 is located in the township.[6][7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20005,417—
20105,395−0.4%
20205,107−5.3%
2022 (est.)5,087[2]−0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 5,417 people, 2,144 households, and 1,560 families residing in the township. The population density was 79.0 inhabitants per square mile (30.5/km2). There were 2,403 housing units at an average density of 35.0 per square mile (13.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.14% White, 1.33% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 2,144 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,395, and the median income for a family was $43,235. Males had a median income of $28,833 versus $21,177 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,676. About 5.3% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 25, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Beckerman, Ira., National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Site 36BD90. National Park Service, n.d., 2.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bedford township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  5. ^ Berg, T.M., Edmunds, W.E., Geyer, A.R. and others, compilers, (1980). Geologic Map of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Geologic Survey, Map 1, scale 1:250,000.
  6. ^ https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/ Archived October 29, 2017, at the Wayback Machine The National Map, retrieved October 3, 2018
  7. ^ Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 48, retrieved October 6, 2018
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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