Beaver, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Beaver, Ohio had a total population of 534, the 868th largest village in Ohio. The poverty rate is 28.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.6%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 6.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Beaver Quick Facts
How Beaver Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 571 | 534 | -6.5% |
| Median home value | $150,000 | $165,800 | +10.5% |
How Beaver Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Beaver Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Pike County
Cities Similar to Beaver
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnhill | 533 | $70,208 | $100,600 | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Lake Seneca | 532 | $86,202 | $193,200 | 12.6% | 6.2% |
| Mineral City | 538 | $45,357 | $94,400 | 5.0% | 21.9% |
| Alexandria | 539 | $115,682 | $253,300 | 37.5% | 0.6% |
| Amanda | 541 | $44,688 | $168,400 | 16.3% | 24.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 534, Beaver's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Beaver is a small community located in Ohio, within Pike County. The total population is 534. It ranks as the 868th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Beaver is 37.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 28.6%. This is 116% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $165,800. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $214,800. 33.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Beaver is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population.
Education
6.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Beaver, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Beaver, Ohio?
Beaver, Ohio has a population of 534 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Beaver, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Beaver — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Beaver, OH?
The poverty rate in Beaver is 28.6%. This means approximately 153 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Beaver, Ohio?
Beaver's population is 82.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Beaver, OH?
The median home value in Beaver is $165,800.
How educated is Beaver, Ohio?
6.0% of adults (25+) in Beaver hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.