Township · Pennsylvania
Colerain Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Township, Bedford County, township, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Colerain Township, Bedford County had 1,134 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,132 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,047 (±162). GEOID 4200915032.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,134
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,132 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,047 ±162
Median household income
$66,607
±$11,592 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$225,000
±$25,368 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$783
±$328 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Colerain Township, Bedford County and what county is it in?
Colerain Township, Bedford County is a township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It covers 41.9 square miles of land, 27 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Colerain Township, Bedford County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,134 people lived in Colerain Township, Bedford County on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 1,132 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,047 (±162).
| Measure | Colerain Township, Bedford County | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,047±162 | 47,513 | no clear change |
| Households | 402±54 | 19,750 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.23 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 438±55 | 23,567 | −88 |
Colerain Township, Bedford County's population since 2000
From 1,147 in 2000 to 1,134 in 2025: down 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Colerain Township, Bedford County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Colerain Township, Bedford County?
The median resident of Colerain Township, Bedford County is 48.5 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 26.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 1.1%.
| Measure | Colerain Township, Bedford County | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5±3.1 | 47.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±4.6 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.9%±5.3 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Male | 47.6%±3.0 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.7%±2.1 pts | 95.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.8%±3.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3%±3.9 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.6%±8.2 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±3.9 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1%±4.9 pts | 16.1% | +7.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±2.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.0%±1.3 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Colerain Township, Bedford County earn?
Half of Colerain Township, Bedford County's 402 households earn less than $66,607 a year (±$11,592), against $59,992 in Bedford County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $66,050 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Colerain Township, Bedford County | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,607±$11,592 | $59,992 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,769±$9,975 | $77,365 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,682±$4,291 | $32,665 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9%±7.1 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.6%±15.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.4%±5.8 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.6%±3.2 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.3%±5.5 pts | 83.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Colerain Township, Bedford County?
Owners occupy 85.8% of Colerain Township, Bedford County's occupied homes and renters 14.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $225,000 by its owner (±$25,368). The median renter pays $783 a month including utilities, and 65.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Colerain Township, Bedford County | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $225,000±$25,368 | $179,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $783±$328 | $784 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.4%±22.1 pts | 39.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,212±$123 | $1,312 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.8%±7.0 pts | 77.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.2%±7.0 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Housing units | 438±55 | 23,567 | −88 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±9.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±39.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.8%±5.5 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.7%±5.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±7.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7%±2.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.3%±7.2 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7%±1.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Colerain Township, Bedford County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Colerain Township, Bedford County in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Colerain Township, Bedford County work and get to work?
84.9% of Colerain Township, Bedford County's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Colerain Township, Bedford County | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.2%±7.0 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±2.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.9%±5.2 pts | 79.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±3.3 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±8.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±8.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±3.9 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min±3.9 | 26.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Colerain Township, Bedford County?
No census tract lies mostly in Colerain Township, Bedford County; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9610.02Bedford County | 3,089 | $68,056 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Colerain Township, Bedford County) · Census block assignment files
How does Colerain Township, Bedford County compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Colerain Township, Bedford County is the 7,126th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 1,096th-most populous of 1,542 in Pennsylvania.
Colerain Township, Bedford County ranks 1,509th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1,096th | 1,542 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 799th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 2,130th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,509th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,835th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,075th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,648th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 316th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,653rd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 522nd | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 739th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,460th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,203rd | 2,156 |
Colerain Township, Bedford County's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Colerain Township, Bedford County with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Colerain Township, Bedford County?
18 of the 57 figures for Colerain Township, Bedford County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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