Beaver County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Beaver County, Pennsylvania has a population of 166,324, the 21st most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $71,089 and the median home value is $190,900. The poverty rate is 9.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Beaver County Quick Facts
How Beaver County 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 | 166,993 | 166,324 | -0.4% |
| Median household income | $70,156 | $71,089 | +1.3% |
| Median home value | $185,500 | $190,900 | +2.9% |
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: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Beaver County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquippa | 9,079 | $50,188 | 22.9% | $98,400 |
| Economy | 9,005 | $95,313 | 6.5% | $250,800 |
| Beaver Falls | 8,850 | $49,924 | 20.9% | $92,100 |
| Ellwood City | 7,532 | $67,138 | 9.5% | $122,800 |
| Ambridge | 6,890 | $51,537 | 15.5% | $98,200 |
| New Brighton | 5,567 | $52,939 | 16.1% | $109,200 |
| Monaca | 5,519 | $73,538 | 10.5% | $162,700 |
| Beaver | 4,374 | $81,156 | 6.1% | $254,100 |
| Baden | 3,843 | $63,400 | 8.4% | $150,400 |
| Rochester | 3,422 | $43,080 | 23.5% | $116,800 |
| Ohioville | 3,324 | $80,673 | 6.5% | $202,100 |
| Midland | 2,293 | $60,096 | 14.0% | $90,500 |
| Conway | 2,195 | $66,029 | 15.5% | $178,600 |
| Big Beaver | 1,843 | $71,678 | 6.0% | $186,100 |
| Industry | 1,618 | $75,694 | 12.5% | $198,800 |
| Freedom | 1,488 | $74,327 | 20.4% | $100,900 |
| West Mayfield | 1,332 | $54,731 | 7.6% | $136,800 |
| Frisco | 1,134 | $78,214 | 2.7% | $202,100 |
| Bridgewater | 789 | $61,250 | 9.8% | $192,600 |
| Koppel | 759 | $76,250 | 5.1% | $106,500 |
| Patterson Heights | 711 | $102,969 | 5.5% | $218,500 |
| East Rochester | 585 | $42,222 | 16.2% | $119,100 |
| South Heights | 408 | $53,929 | 21.8% | $141,300 |
| Georgetown | 341 | $89,500 | 1.5% | $140,600 |
| New Galilee | 320 | $47,188 | 8.4% | $126,600 |
| Darlington | 299 | $65,750 | 8.7% | $141,300 |
| Fallston | 271 | $73,906 | 11.8% | $118,000 |
| Shippingport | 159 | $62,917 | 11.3% | $123,800 |
| Eastvale | 151 | $44,167 | 13.3% | $59,600 |
| Hazen | 117 | N/A | 36.8% | N/A |
| Frankfort Springs | 101 | $83,500 | 1.0% | $166,100 |
| Glasgow | 88 | $65,833 | 2.3% | $37,500 |
| Hookstown | 80 | $98,750 | 2.5% | $139,300 |
| Homewood | 75 | $41,607 | 8.0% | $112,500 |
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Population Overview
Beaver County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 166,324. It is the 21st most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 34 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Beaver County is 44.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Beaver County is $71,089. This is 9% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $190,900. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Beaver County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Beaver County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Beaver County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Beaver County, Pennsylvania?
Beaver County has a population of 166,324, making it the 21st most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Beaver County?
The median household income in Beaver County is $71,089 with a poverty rate of 9.9%.
How many cities are in Beaver County, Pennsylvania?
Beaver County contains 34 Census-designated places.