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Beech Creek

Pennsylvania · 701 residents · 0.542 sq mi
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Beech Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,200. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
701
−2%since 2000
from 717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,293 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+3%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6186667147618091990201020202024Beech Creek
2024678
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,142
+36%since 2000
from $15,567 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$318
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(710)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(692)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score3.7%(26)
Diversity Score
4
+168%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania?

Beech Creek, Pennsylvania has about 701 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beech Creek, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Beech Creek, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,200, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 7.7% of people in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beech Creek, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Beech Creek, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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