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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Beaver County

Pennsylvania · 181,412 residents · 434.695 sq mi
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Beaver County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,995. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $83,200. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

181,412
−3%since 1990
from 186,093 in 1990
1990 – 2025
417 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 428 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+10%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
164K170K176K182K188K1990201020202024Beaver County
2024166K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,995
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,276 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,402
+58%since 1990
from $11,683 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$438
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.2
+9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(174,885)
Black5.6%(10,350)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(834)
Asian0.2%(284)
Diversity Score15.2%(28,285)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(167,018)
Black5.9%(10,728)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1,315)
Asian0.2%(450)
Diversity Score16.3%(29,641)
16
+8%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−22%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver County, Pennsylvania?

Beaver County, Pennsylvania has about 181,412 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Beaver County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Beaver County, Pennsylvania earns about $36,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaver County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Beaver County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver County, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaver County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaver County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,681 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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