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Beaver

Ohio · 446 residents (2025 est.) · 0.39 sq mi
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Population has grown 15% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,800. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
534
+15%since 2000
from 464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,369 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+12%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:446 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2963984996007021990201020202024Beaver
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,024
+57%since 2000
from $10,815 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
+23%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
66.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.6%(94)
Diversity Score36.3%(194)
Diversity Score
36
+3189%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2011
from 32.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+26.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver, Ohio?

Beaver, Ohio has about 534 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Beaver, Ohio expensive?

In Beaver, Ohio, the median home is worth about $165,800, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver, Ohio?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver, Ohio?

About 28.7% of people in Beaver, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaver, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaver, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 204 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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