Big Beaver, PA Demographics

A map of Big Beaver's Population by Race

Big Beaver, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,843, a less than 1% change from the 1,852 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 5.6% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Beaver, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Beaver has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Beaver, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 14.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Beaver is ranked the 689th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Beaver was ranked the 689th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Beaver's White Population

1,698 residents of Big Beaver, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Beaver is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Big Beaver ranks 657th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Beaver's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Big Beaver's population has decreased from 93.4% to 92.1%.

Big Beaver is more White than neighboring Homewood (77.3% White), New Galilee (90.6% White), and Koppel (88.4% White). Big Beaver is less White than neighboring West Mayfield (95.6% White), and New Beaver (94% White).

Big Beaver's Black Population

4 residents of Big Beaver, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Beaver is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Big Beaver ranks 1099th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Beaver's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Black residents' share of Big Beaver's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Big Beaver is more Black than neighboring West Mayfield (0% Black). Big Beaver is less Black than neighboring Homewood (5.3% Black), New Galilee (2.2% Black), Koppel (0.4% Black), and New Beaver (0.5% Black).

Big Beaver's Asian Population

104 residents of Big Beaver, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Beaver is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Big Beaver ranks 1017th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Beaver's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Asian residents' share of Big Beaver's population has increased from 0.4% to 5.6%.

Big Beaver is more Asian than neighboring Homewood (0% Asian), New Galilee (0% Asian), Koppel (0% Asian), West Mayfield (0% Asian), and New Beaver (0.2% Asian).

Big Beaver's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Big Beaver, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Beaver is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Big Beaver ranks 1612th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Beaver's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Beaver's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Big Beaver is more Hispanic than neighboring Koppel (0% Hispanic), West Mayfield (0.3% Hispanic), and New Beaver (0.1% Hispanic). Big Beaver is less Hispanic than neighboring Homewood (9.3% Hispanic), and New Galilee (3.1% Hispanic).

Big Beaver's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Beaver, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Beaver is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Beaver ranks 1412th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Beaver's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Beaver's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Beaver is less Native American/Other than neighboring Koppel (2.6% Native American/Other), and New Beaver (1.6% Native American/Other).

Big Beaver's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Big Beaver, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Beaver is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Big Beaver ranks 395th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Beaver's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Beaver's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.5%.

Big Beaver is less Multiracial than neighboring Homewood (8% Multiracial), New Galilee (4.1% Multiracial), Koppel (8.6% Multiracial), West Mayfield (4.1% Multiracial), and New Beaver (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.