Beaver County, PA

County

Cities in Beaver County

Neighborhoods in Beaver County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Beaver

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.7%

Households with Children

24.3%

School Enrollment K-12

16,391

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.3%
Seniors (65+): 22.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.6%
High School / GED: 36.7%
Some College or Associate's: 30.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.0%
Single Parents: 8.3%
Couples & Adults: 38.1%
Living Alone: 37.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 6.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 60.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 64.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.2%
Caribbean: 0.7%
Other Black: 33.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 81.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.7%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 79.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources