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Beech Creek

Pennsylvania · 736 residents · 0.542 sq mi
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Beech Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
736
+3%since 2000
from 717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,358 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+5%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6186667147618091990201020202024Beech Creek
2024678
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,942
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,899
+54%since 2000
from $15,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(698)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.1%(16)
Diversity Score
2
+52%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania?

Beech Creek, Pennsylvania has about 736 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $48,942 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 $125,600, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 11.9% 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 9.1% of people in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beech Creek, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Beech Creek, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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