Bedford County, Pennsylvania
AkashicBedford County, PATrumpR+68.6
2024 precinct map of Bedford CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Bedford County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 84.0% | 23,658 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.4% | 4,336 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 100 |
Harris +50Trump +50
40 precincts · 28,160 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 15.4%Harris4,336 | 84.0%Trump23,658 | 0.4%Oliver100 | 28,160 | ||
| R | 15.8%Biden4,367 | 83.5%Trump23,025 | 0.7%Jorgensen182 | 27,574 | ||
| R | 15.4%Clinton3,645 | 82.6%Trump19,552 | 1.1%Johnson260 | 23,675 | ||
| R | 22.0%Obama4,788 | 76.8%Romney16,702 | 0.7%Johnson143 | 21,750 | ||
| R | 27.0%Obama6,059 | 71.8%McCain16,124 | 1.2%Nader260 | 22,443 | ||
| R | 26.5%Kerry6,016 | 73.2%Bush16,606 | 0.3%Badnarik57 | 22,679 | ||
| R | 28.2%Gore5,474 | 70.0%Bush13,598 | 1.4%Nader265 | 19,435 | ||
| R | 32.8%Clinton5,954 | 55.5%Dole10,064 | 11.3%Perot2,041 | 18,127 | ||
| R | 31.0%Clinton5,840 | 49.0%Bush9,216 | 19.8%Perot3,731 | 18,817 | ||
| R | 33.9%Dukakis5,754 | 65.5%Bush11,123 | 0.5%McCarthy92 | 16,969 | ||
| R | 29.3%Mondale5,424 | 70.6%Reagan13,085 | 0.2%Johnson34 | 18,543 | ||
| R | 30.1%Carter4,950 | 66.6%Reagan10,930 | 3.3%Anderson539 | 16,419 | ||
| R | 41.2%Carter6,652 | 58.0%Ford9,355 | 0.8%McCarthy131 | 16,138 | ||
| R | 25.0%McGovern3,836 | 73.3%Nixon11,243 | 1.7%Schmitz259 | 15,338 | ||
| R | 28.6%Humphrey4,725 | 63.5%Nixon10,482 | 7.9%Wallace1,311 | 16,518 | ||
| D | 53.4%Johnson9,165 | 46.5%Goldwater7,968 | 0.1%Hass14 | 17,147 | ||
| R | 32.4%Kennedy6,030 | 67.4%Nixon12,542 | 0.2%Byrd32 | 18,604 | ||
| R | 34.6%Stevenson6,038 | 65.4%Eisenhower11,423 | 0.1%Andrews13 | 17,474 | ||
| R | 35.7%Stevenson5,255 | 63.9%Eisenhower9,419 | 0.4%Hallinan60 | 14,734 | ||
| R | 39.0%Truman3,851 | 61.0%Dewey6,028 | 0.0% | 9,879 | ||
| R | 37.1%Roosevelt5,175 | 62.4%Dewey8,703 | 0.5%Thomas68 | 13,946 | ||
| R | 45.3%Roosevelt7,388 | 54.4%Willkie8,864 | 0.3%Thomas49 | 16,301 | ||
| R | 49.2%Roosevelt8,937 | 49.6%Landon9,014 | 1.3%Lemke230 | 18,181 | ||
| R | 41.8%Roosevelt5,075 | 54.3%Hoover6,597 | 3.9%Thomas480 | 12,152 | ||
| R | 16.7%Smith1,966 | 81.6%Hoover9,602 | 1.7%Thomas199 | 11,767 | ||
| R | 23.2%Davis2,315 | 61.7%Coolidge6,154 | 15.1%La Follette1,502 | 9,971 | ||
| R | 27.6%Cox2,594 | 61.7%Harding5,800 | 10.7%Debs1,011 | 9,405 | ||
| R | 44.4%Wilson3,263 | 50.8%Hughes3,729 | 4.8%Benson350 | 7,342 | ||
| O | 36.7%Wilson2,694 | 15.5%Taft1,140 | 47.8%Roosevelt3,510 | 7,344 | ||
| R | 38.1%Bryan3,196 | 57.0%Taft4,784 | 4.9%Debs408 | 8,388 | ||
| R | 34.7%Parker3,042 | 61.2%Roosevelt5,364 | 4.2%Debs365 | 8,771 | ||
| R | 41.2%Bryan3,445 | 57.2%McKinley4,790 | 1.6%Woolley133 | 8,368 | ||
| R | 41.4%Bryan3,605 | 57.2%McKinley4,983 | 1.5%Palmer128 | 8,716 | ||
| R | 45.5%Cleveland3,684 | 53.1%Harrison4,301 | 1.5%Weaver118 | 8,103 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −7.6% |
| 1896 | −15.8% |
| 1900 | −16.1% |
| 1904 | −26.5% |
| 1908 | −18.9% |
| 1912 | +21.2% |
| 1916 | −6.3% |
| 1920 | −34.1% |
| 1924 | −38.5% |
| 1928 | −64.9% |
| 1932 | −12.5% |
| 1936 | −0.4% |
| 1940 | −9.1% |
| 1944 | −25.3% |
| 1948 | −22.0% |
| 1952 | −28.3% |
| 1956 | −30.8% |
| 1960 | −35.0% |
| 1964 | +7.0% |
| 1968 | −34.9% |
| 1972 | −48.3% |
| 1976 | −16.7% |
| 1980 | −36.4% |
| 1984 | −41.3% |
| 1988 | −31.6% |
| 1992 | −17.9% |
| 1996 | −22.7% |
| 2000 | −41.8% |
| 2004 | −46.7% |
| 2008 | −44.8% |
| 2012 | −54.8% |
| 2016 | −67.2% |
| 2020 | −67.7% |
| 2024 | −68.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
Bedford County's R+68.6 margin in 2024 placed it among the most Republican-leaning counties in the state, reflecting a rural Appalachian electorate where Democrats have shed support steadily over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.2 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 68.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 68.6 points.
A population of 47,513, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,992 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Fulton County and Doddridge County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Bedford County, Pennsylvania vote in 2024?
In 2024, Bedford County, Pennsylvania voted Republican by 68.6 points (R+68.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 28,160 votes cast, 4,336 went Democratic and 23,658 went Republican.
When did Bedford County, Pennsylvania last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Bedford County, Pennsylvania voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?
Bedford County, Pennsylvania has a population of 47,513 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?
Median household income in Bedford County, Pennsylvania is $59,992 — below the national median of $80,734. The Pennsylvania state median is $77,971.
What is the political history of Bedford County, Pennsylvania?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Bedford County, Pennsylvania from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 32 went Republican.