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.

Beaver Falls, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,850

Median Agei

32.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66%5,839

Black

24%2,126

Two or More

5.8%511

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%247

Asian

1.3%111

Other

0.1%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%340

High School Diploma

34.3%1,838

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%487

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%476

Associate's Degree

9.3%497

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%753

Master's Degree

7.7%414

Professional Degree

0.3%15

Doctorate

0.3%16

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

22.4%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$92,100

Median Renti

$727

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%1,854

Renter-Occupied

45%1,517

Total Units

3,934

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

14.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.1%410

$50K–$100K

36.9%685

$100K–$150K

23.3%432

$150K–$200K

12.6%234

$200K–$300K

2.9%54

$300K–$500K

1.2%23

$500K–$1M

0.9%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

407

$500–$750

338

$750–$1,000

297

$1,000–$1,250

177

$1,250–$1,500

168

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

0.3%13

1990–1999

1.2%49

1980–1989

5.9%234

1970–1979

6.4%251

1960–1969

4%158

1950–1959

14.8%584

1940–1949

10.3%404

1939 or earlier

57%2,241

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.6%2,851

Electricity

13.6%459

Bottled/LP Gas

1%35

Coal

0.4%12

Fuel Oil

0.3%11

No Fuel

0.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,924

Mean Household Incomei

$59,050

Per Capita Incomei

$25,469

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

9.5%

Labor Forcei

4,550

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

730

Residentsi

1,214

Avg. Tenant Renti

$377/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing396 homes97% occupied$362/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 8159 homes98% occupied$414/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,924/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

80.3%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

15.8%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

69.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35.3% of subsidized households are minority

29.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

416(6.1% of civilian adults)