State rank#21 of 67
Smallest county166,324 residentsPhiladelphia County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 42007
Beaver County, Pennsylvania
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population166,324
Household income$71,089
Unemployment3.9%
Life expectancy75.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Beaver County has 166,324 residents and ranks #21 by population among Pennsylvania county equivalents. Median household income is $71,089. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Pennsylvania
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Beaver County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Beaver County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $190,900 median home value and $890/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $71,089, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Beaver County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, poor or fair health, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 28.7% and life expectancy is 75.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 4.9%, rank #6 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Poor or fair health: 16.1%, rank #10 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 28.7%, rank #20 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,563 residents, rank #51 of 65; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 75.6 years, rank #46 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 600 residents, rank #35 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Pennsylvania
Rank and range use only counties in Pennsylvania with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$71,089
$71,089; above the state county median of $66,318.
State rank #26 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$190,900
$190,900; below the state county median of $202,200.
State rank #31 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$890/mo
$890/mo; below the state county median of $901/mo.
State rank #33 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.9%
3.9%; at the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #33 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28.7%
28.7%; above the state county median of 23.9%.
State rank #20 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.6 years
75.6 years; below the state county median of 76.2 years.
State rank #46 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.1%
16.1%; below the state county median of 18.1%.
State rank #10 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.9%
4.9%; below the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #6 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,563 residents
1 per 2,563 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,736 residents.
State rank #51 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 600 residents
1 per 600 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 597 residents.
State rank #35 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Beaver County FAQ
Is Beaver County a good place to live?
Beaver County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, poor or fair health, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 28.7% and life expectancy is 75.6 years.
What should I know before moving to Beaver County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $190,900 median home value and $890/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $71,089, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Beaver County?
Beaver County has 166,324 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Beaver County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 42007; the parent state FIPS is 42.
What is the median household income in Beaver County?
The ACS median household income is $71,089.
How much does housing cost in Beaver County?
Housing benchmarks are $190,900 median home value and $890/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $71,089, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Beaver County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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