Beech Creek, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Beech Creek, Pennsylvania had a total population of 678, the 1204th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $56,111, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Beech Creek Quick Facts
How Beech Creek 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 | 716 | 678 | -5.3% |
| Median household income | $53,750 | $56,111 | +4.4% |
| Median home value | $170,400 | $168,900 | -0.9% |
How Beech Creek Compares
Median Household Income
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Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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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+)
Beech Creek Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Clinton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Haven | 8,447 | $46,102 | 20.9% | $137,300 |
| Mill Hall | 1,364 | $54,333 | 16.1% | $151,700 |
| Dunnstown | 1,331 | $88,194 | 9.8% | $218,100 |
| Flemington | 1,322 | $53,824 | 17.6% | $158,000 |
| Avis | 1,171 | $60,625 | 9.2% | $166,700 |
| Castanea | 1,138 | $63,229 | 7.2% | $126,900 |
| Renovo | 1,045 | $27,716 | 40.9% | $59,200 |
| McElhattan | 1,036 | $71,250 | 12.5% | $215,500 |
| Woolrich | 815 | $62,895 | 13.4% | $231,100 |
| Lamar | 570 | $66,400 | 10.5% | $158,900 |
Cities Similar to Beech Creek
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg (Crawford County) | 673 | N/A | $111,700 | 14.7% | 25.0% |
| Cokeburg | 684 | N/A | $162,500 | 24.3% | 8.3% |
| Morris Run | 669 | N/A | $98,300 | 29.9% | 16.6% |
| Noxen | 690 | $56,964 | $156,900 | 7.5% | 14.5% |
| Englewood | 661 | N/A | $155,000 | 52.6% | 30.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 678, Beech Creek'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
Beech Creek is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Clinton County. The total population is 678. It ranks as the 1204th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Beech Creek is 42.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Beech Creek is $56,111. This is 28% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $168,900. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Beech Creek has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.
Education
15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Beech Creek, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. 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 Beech Creek, Pennsylvania?
Beech Creek, Pennsylvania has a population of 678 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Beech Creek, PA?
The median household income in Beech Creek is $56,111, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Beech Creek, PA?
The poverty rate in Beech Creek is 16.3%. This means approximately 110 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Beech Creek, Pennsylvania?
Beech Creek's population is 95.7% White, 0.0% Black, 1.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Beech Creek, PA?
The median home value in Beech Creek is $168,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.
How educated is Beech Creek, Pennsylvania?
15.4% of adults (25+) in Beech Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.