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Beaver County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Beaver County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 166,032
- −1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 72,257
- Median household income
- $71,089
- +23.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $190,900
- Jobs located here
- 50,483
- Highest market score
- 79
- Real estate agents and brokers, #36 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 166,032 people live in Beaver County, in 72,257 households. Population estimates show Beaver County declined 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Beaver County is $71,089 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 23.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Beaver County spend the most on groceries (an index of 103, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (66).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Beaver County are for real estate agents and brokers (79), property management companies (76) and mortgage brokers and lenders (76). Beaver County ranks #36 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
Beaver County is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. For its number of households, Beaver County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (74% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Beaver County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Beaver County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 79 | #36 of 2,176 | 58 | 8.0 | Index only | 393 | 14 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 76 | #60 of 887 | 9 | 1.2 | Index only | 354 | 3 |
| Property management | 76 | #60 of 910 | 7 | 1.0 | Index only | 319 | 9 |
| Real estate | 76 | #79 of 2,229 | 77 | 10.7 | Index only | 372 | 37 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 71 | #344 of 2,087 | 61 | 8.4 | $2.5M | 198 | 24 |
| Grocery stores | 71 | #374 of 2,070 | 38 | 5.3 | $12.4M | 133 | 23 |
| Roofing and gutters | 70 | #161 of 1,177 | 20 | 2.8 | $10.7M | 127 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 70 | #215 of 1,769 | 40 | 5.5 | $1.7M | 195 | 7 |
| Electricians | 69 | #172 of 1,160 | 14 | 1.9 | $15.3M | 127 | 28 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 69 | #399 of 2,210 | 91 | 12.6 | $1.7M | 191 | 29 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 67 | #119 of 777 | 5 | 0.7 | $11.6M | 285 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 67 | #373 of 2,063 | 39 | 5.4 | $6.9M | 185 | 28 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #501 of 2,222 | 64 | 8.9 | $4.2M | 137 | 106 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 65 | #585 of 2,402 | 120 | 16.6 | $3.9M | 116 | 45 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #563 of 2,405 | 292 | 40.4 | $917K | 138 | 91 |
| Gyms | 63 | #426 of 1,792 | 41 | 5.7 | $1.4M | 109 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 63 | #630 of 2,405 | 568 | 78.6 | $472K | 127 | 227 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #675 of 2,261 | 57 | 7.9 | $8.2M | 105 | 22 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #580 of 2,057 | 82 | 11.3 | $2.6M | 108 | 97 |
| Nail salons | 58 | #440 of 1,328 | 24 | 3.3 | $2.8M | 170 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #677 of 2,088 | 77 | 10.7 | $753K | 114 | 22 |
| House cleaning | 56 | #291 of 847 | 10 | 1.4 | $8.7M | 137 | 29 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #698 of 1,889 | 57 | 7.9 | $4.7M | 113 | 28 |
| Car washes and detailing | 54 | #626 of 1,451 | 25 | 3.5 | $2.5M | 99 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #587 of 1,334 | 31 | 4.3 | $1.9M | 93 | 10 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #690 of 1,530 | 17 | 2.4 | $3.7M | 146 | 12 |
| Veterinarians | 52 | #683 of 1,485 | 16 | 2.2 | $2.7M | 99 | 13 |
| Laundromats | 51 | #368 of 785 | 12 | 1.7 | $12.8M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,105 of 2,339 | 121 | 16.7 | $564K | 131 | 51 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,117 of 2,358 | 62 | 8.6 | $2.4M | 99 | 51 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 50 | #854 of 1,707 | 48 | 6.6 | $4.5M | 94 | 64 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,153 of 2,385 | 226 | 31.3 | $302K | 142 | 78 |
| Chiropractors | 49 | #753 of 1,490 | 32 | 4.4 | $2.5M | 107 | 17 |
| Child care and preschools | 49 | #847 of 1,611 | 43 | 6.0 | $842K | 84 | 39 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 49 | #855 of 1,656 | 33 | 4.6 | $2.5M | 139 | 101 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #800 of 1,422 | 36 | 5.0 | $2.3M | 94 | 19 |
| Pizza | 47 | #1,155 of 2,090 | 75 | 10.4 | $3.6M | 70 | 106 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #831 of 1,356 | 36 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 101 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 44 | #1,154 of 1,886 | 65 | 9.0 | $1.3M | 128 | 51 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 41 | #1,613 of 2,394 | 389 | 53.8 | $210K | 137 | 206 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 39 | #925 of 1,327 | 25 | 3.5 | $2.5M | 81 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,005 of 1,472 | 34 | 4.7 | $342K | 50 | 17 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 37 | #1,340 of 1,771 | 59 | 8.2 | $1.5M | 88 | 109 |
| Insurance agencies | 37 | #1,566 of 2,272 | 87 | 12.0 | $1.3M | 106 | 56 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,836 of 2,401 | 258 | 35.7 | $241K | 90 | 102 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 33 | #383 of 479 | 7 | 1.0 | $8.9M | 65 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,817 of 2,200 | 78 | 10.8 | $555K | 63 | 30 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #1,066 of 1,302 | 30 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 87 | 18 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,011 of 2,378 | 162 | 22.4 | $384K | 86 | 81 |
| Pet stores | 29 | #793 of 974 | 21 | 2.9 | $2.1M | 46 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 29 | #1,206 of 1,461 | 32 | 4.4 | $1.4M | 53 | 13 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 29 | #1,300 of 1,493 | 45 | 6.2 | $1.9M | 66 | 75 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $21.9M | 214 | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | Index only | 158 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.3 | $76.5M | Too few | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.3 | $40.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Beaver County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $62.3M | $862 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $146.4M | $2,025 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $267.9M | $3,707 | 91 |
| Groceries | $470.1M | $6,506 | 103 |
| Personal care products and services | $68.3M | $945 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $36.2M | $501 | 86 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $58M | $802 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $81.6M | $1,129 | 88 |
| Pets | $43.3M | $599 | 66 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $153.1M | $2,118 | 103 |
| Vehicle insurance | $115.3M | $1,596 | 82 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $214.1M | $2,963 | 98 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $87.5M | $1,211 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.2B | $17,191 | 103 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Beaver County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 166,032−1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 72,257
- Median age
- 45.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 435 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 383
- Median household income
- $71,089+23.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $91,466
- Median home value
- $190,900
- Jobs located here
- 50,483
- Daytime population
- 141,776Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Beaver County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Beaver County at 166,032 people in 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 72,257 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 23.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Beaver County, PA spend?
Households in Beaver County spend about $1.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $470.1M on groceries and $267.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Beaver County runs highest on groceries (an index of 103, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Beaver County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Beaver County, real estate agents and brokers (79), property management companies (76) and mortgage brokers and lenders (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #36 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Beaver County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Beaver County is $71,089, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $190,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (74% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 52 of the 56 business types have a score in Beaver County, each ranked against other counties.
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