Pennsylvania

Beaver

168,215
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Beaver

Beaver, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 5,776. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 168,215.

Its recorded population peaked at 208,418 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 19 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Raid on Beaver Creek Settlement, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020168,215
2010170,539
2000181,412
1990186,093
1980204,441
1970208,418
1960206,948
1950175,192
1940156,754
1930149,062
1920111,621
191078,353
190056,432
189050,077
188039,605
187036,148
186029,140
185026,689
184029,368
183024,183
182015,340
181012,168
18005,776
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Beaver

Military engagements that took place in Beaver, Pennsylvania.

Raid on Beaver Creek Settlement
1778

Historic places in Beaver

National Register of Historic Places listings in Beaver, Pennsylvania.

Dunlap, William B., Mansion
Bridgewater
Merrick Art Gallery
New Brighton
Bridgewater Historic District
Bridgewater
Old Economy
Ambridge
Merrill Lock No. 6
Midland
Littell, David, House
Hookstown
Carnegie Free Library, Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls
Fort McIntosh Site
Beaver
Jones, B. F., Memorial Library
Aliquippa
Beaver Historic District
Beaver
Legionville
Harmony
Bridge in South Beaver Township
Cannelton
Clow, James Beach, House
Ellwood City
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Passenger Station, Aliquippa
Aliquippa
Vicary, Capt. William, House
Freedom
Quay, Matthew S., House
Beaver
Greersburg Academy
Darlington
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Frequently asked about Beaver

When does Beaver first appear in the US census?
Beaver, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 5,776.
What is the population of Beaver?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Beaver had a recorded population of 168,215.
When did Beaver's population peak?
Beaver's recorded population peaked at 208,418 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Beaver?
1 documented military engagement took place in Beaver, including Raid on Beaver Creek Settlement.
How many historic places are in Beaver?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Beaver, Pennsylvania.
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