In 1858, Bagehot married Elizabeth (Eliza) Wilson (1832–1921), whose father, James Wilson, was the founder and owner of The Economist; the couple were happily married until Bagehot's untimely death at age 51, but had no children.
Pada 1858, Bagehot menikahi Elizabeth (Eliza) Wilson (1832–1921), yang ayahnya, James Wilson, merupakan pendiri dan pemilik The Economist; pasangan tersebut hidup bahagia sampai Bagehot wafat pada usia 51 tahun, namun tak memiliki anak.