Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Big Beaver, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,843

Median Agei

55.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%1,698

Asian

5.6%104

Two or More

1.5%27

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%10

Black

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%79

High School Diploma

36.7%524

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%74

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%150

Associate's Degree

10.7%153

Bachelor's Degree

17.9%255

Master's Degree

4.3%62

Professional Degree

4.3%62

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$186,100

Median Renti

$975

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.4%701

Renter-Occupied

4.6%34

Total Units

748

Homeownership

95.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%31

$50K–$100K

9.8%69

$100K–$150K

21.1%148

$150K–$200K

23%161

$200K–$300K

26.1%183

$300K–$500K

14.7%103

$500K–$1M

0.9%6

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%4

2010–2019

3.1%23

2000–2009

9%67

1990–1999

7.2%54

1980–1989

4.5%34

1970–1979

12%90

1960–1969

16.6%124

1950–1959

21.7%162

1940–1949

9%67

1939 or earlier

16.4%123

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

40.1%295

Electricity

25.4%187

Fuel Oil

20.8%153

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%51

Wood

6%44

Other

0.7%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,678

Mean Household Incomei

$85,062

Per Capita Incomei

$36,586

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

877

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%13

$10K–$15K

3.5%26

$15K–$20K

1.5%11

$20K–$25K

4.2%31

$25K–$30K

2.3%17

$30K–$35K

2.4%18

$35K–$40K

2.3%17

$40K–$45K

2.6%19

$45K–$50K

5.3%39

$50K–$60K

6.1%45

$60K–$75K

20.3%149

$75K–$100K

18.2%134

$100K–$125K

8.8%65

$125K–$150K

10.5%77

$150K–$200K

5.4%40

$200K+

4.6%34

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

874.7%

By Region

Top Countries

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

806

Avg. Commutei

29.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

812

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

141(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured