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Beaver County
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Beaver County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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Country | United States | |
State | Pennsylvania | |
Founded | March 12, 1800 | |
Named for | Beaver River | |
Seat | Beaver | |
Largest city | Aliquippa | |
Area | ||
• Total | 444 sq mi (1,150 km2) | |
• Land | 435 sq mi (1,130 km2) | |
• Water | 9.3 sq mi (24 km2) 2.1%% | |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 168,215 | |
• Density | 387/sq mi (149/km2) | |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
Congressional district | 17th | |
Pennsylvania Historical Marker
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Designated: | July 5, 1982 |
Beaver County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 168,215. Its county seat is Beaver. The county was created on March 12, 1800, from parts of Allegheny and Washington Counties. It took its name from the Beaver River.
Beaver County is part of the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Contents
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 444 square miles (1,150 km2), of which 435 square miles (1,130 km2) is land and 9.3 square miles (24 km2) (2.1%) is water.
Bodies of water
- The Ohio River flows north through Beaver County from a point near Ambridge, then turns west near Beaver and on to the Ohio and West Virginia borders. It divides the southern third of the county from the northern two-thirds.
- The Beaver River flows south from Lawrence County entering Beaver County near Koppel and continuing south to its confluence with the Ohio near Beaver.
Adjacent counties
- Lawrence County (north)
- Butler County (east)
- Allegheny County (southeast)
- Washington County (south)
- Hancock County, West Virginia (west)
- Columbiana County, Ohio (west)
Protected areas
- Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (part)
- Raccoon Creek State Park, a Pennsylvania state park
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1800 | 5,776 | — | |
1810 | 12,168 | 110.7% | |
1820 | 15,340 | 26.1% | |
1830 | 24,183 | 57.6% | |
1840 | 29,368 | 21.4% | |
1850 | 26,689 | −9.1% | |
1860 | 29,140 | 9.2% | |
1870 | 36,148 | 24.0% | |
1880 | 39,605 | 9.6% | |
1890 | 50,077 | 26.4% | |
1900 | 56,432 | 12.7% | |
1910 | 78,253 | 38.7% | |
1920 | 111,621 | 42.6% | |
1930 | 149,062 | 33.5% | |
1940 | 156,754 | 5.2% | |
1950 | 175,192 | 11.8% | |
1960 | 206,948 | 18.1% | |
1970 | 208,418 | 0.7% | |
1980 | 204,441 | −1.9% | |
1990 | 186,093 | −9.0% | |
2000 | 181,412 | −2.5% | |
2010 | 170,539 | −6.0% | |
2020 | 168,215 | −1.4% |
As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 418 people per square mile (161/km2). There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of 179 per square mile (69/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.55% White, 5.96% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.0% were of German, 17.4% Italian, 9.9% Irish, 6.5% English, 6.4% Polish and 5.8% American ancestry.
There were 72,576 households, out of which 28.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.50% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. Of all households 26.90% were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county, the age distribution of the population shows 22.60% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 18.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males.
Attractions
Beaver County offers many shops and places to eat. Beaver County is home to the Beaver Valley Mall located in Center Township which is home to hundreds of shops and restaurants.
Near Koppel there is Buttermilk Falls, a naturally occurring waterfall.
Transportation
Major roads and highways
- I-76 / Penna Turnpike
- I-376
- US 30 / Invalid type: road
- PA 18
- PA 51
- PA 65
- PA 68
- PA 151
- PA 168
- PA 251
- PA 288
- PA 351
- PA 551
- PA 588
- PA 989
Airports
- Beaver County Airport
- Zelienople Municipal Airport
Public transit
Public transit is provided by the Beaver County Transit Authority.
Communities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Beaver County:
Cities
Boroughs
- Ambridge
- Baden
- Beaver (county seat)
- Big Beaver
- Bridgewater
- Conway
- Darlington
- East Rochester
- Eastvale
- Economy
- Ellwood City (mostly in Lawrence County)
- Fallston
- Frankfort Springs
- Freedom
- Georgetown
- Glasgow
- Homewood
- Hookstown
- Industry
- Koppel
- Midland
- Monaca
- New Brighton
- New Galilee
- Ohioville
- Patterson Heights
- Rochester
- Shippingport
- South Heights
- West Mayfield
Townships
Census-designated places
- Harmony Township
- Patterson Township
Unincorporated communities
Former community
- Borough Township – established in 1804 from the small southeast corner of South Beaver Township. In 1970, it was renamed Vanport Township.
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Beaver County.
† county seat
Rank | City/Town/etc. | Population (2010 Census) | Municipal type | Incorporated |
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1 | Aliquippa | 9,438 | City | 1928 (borough) 1987 (city) |
2 | Beaver Falls | 8,987 | City | 1868 (borough) 1928 (city) |
3 | Economy | 8,970 | Borough | 1957 |
4 | Ellwood City (partially in Lawrence County) | 7,921 | Borough | |
5 | Ambridge | 7,050 | Borough | 1905 |
6 | New Brighton | 6,025 | Borough | 1838 |
7 | Monaca | 5,737 | Borough | 1840 |
8 | † Beaver | 4,531 | Borough | 1802 |
9 | Baden | 4,135 | Borough | 1868 |
10 | Rochester | 3,657 | Borough | 1849 |
11 | Ohioville | 3,533 | Borough | 1860 |
12 | Harmony Township | 3,197 | CDP and Township | 1851 |
13 | Patterson Township | 3,029 | CDP and Township | 1845 |
14 | Midland | 2,635 | Borough | 1906 |
15 | Conway | 2,176 | Borough | 1902 |
16 | Big Beaver | 1,970 | Borough | 1858 |
17 | Industry | 1,835 | Borough | 1960 |
18 | Freedom | 1,569 | Borough | 1838 |
19 | West Mayfield | 1,239 | Borough | 1923 |
20 | Koppel | 762 | Borough | 1910 |
21 | Bridgewater | 704 | Borough | 1835 |
22 | Patterson Heights | 636 | Borough | 1899 |
23 | East Rochester | 567 | Borough | 1908 |
24 | South Heights | 475 | Borough | 1910 |
25 | New Galilee | 379 | Borough | 1854 |
26 | Fallston | 266 | Borough | 1829 |
27 | Darlington | 254 | Borough | 1820 |
28 | Eastvale | 225 | Borough | 1892 |
29 | Shippingport | 214 | Borough | 1910 |
30 | Georgetown | 174 | Borough | 1850 |
31 | Hookstown | 147 | Borough | 1843 |
32 | Frankfort Springs | 130 | Borough | 1844 |
33 | Homewood | 109 | Borough | 1910 |
34 | Glasgow | 60 | Borough | 1854 |
Education
Colleges and universities
- Geneva College
- Penn State Beaver Campus
- Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry
- Community College of Beaver County
Community, junior, and technical colleges
- Community College of Beaver County
Public school districts
- Aliquippa School District
- Ambridge Area School District
- Beaver Area School District
- Big Beaver Falls Area School District
- Blackhawk School District (part)
- Central Valley School District
- Freedom Area School District
- Hopewell Area School District
- Midland Borough School District
- New Brighton Area School District
- Riverside Beaver County School District
- Rochester Area School District
- South Side Area School District
- Western Beaver County School District
High schools
- Aliquippa High School
- Ambridge Area High School
- Beaver Area High School
- Beaver County Christian High School
- Beaver Falls High School
- Big Beaver Area High School
- Blackhawk High School
- Central Valley High School
- Freedom Area High School
- Hopewell High School
- Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
- New Brighton High School
- Quigley Catholic High School
- Riverside High School
- Rochester Area High School
- South Side Beaver High School
- Western Beaver High School
Charter schools
As reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education – EdNA, as of April 2010.
- Baden Academy Charter School (grades K–6)
- Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School (grades 7–12)
Private schools
As reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education – EdNA, as of April 2010.
- Agapeland Children Garden – Beaver
- Beaver County Christian School -Upper – Beaver Falls
- Beaver Co Christian -West Park Elementary – Beaver Falls
- Bethel Christian School – Aliquippa
- Deliverance Temple Ministries ROOTS Inc Christian Academy – Aliquippa
- Divine Mercy Academy – Beaver Falls
- Hope Christian Academy – Aliquippa
- North Hills Christian School – Baden
- Our Lady of Fatima School – Aliquippa
- Pleasant Hill Wesleyan Academy – Hookstown
- Quigley Catholic High School – Baden
- St John the Baptist School – Monaca
- Sts Peter & Paul School – Beaver
- Sylvania Hills Christian – Rochester
Former school districts
In 2009, Center Area School District and Monaca School District merged to form Central Valley School District.
Notable people
- Sam Adams – early explorer of the American west
- Gust Avrakotos – CIA operative active in Operation Cyclone
- Julian Michael Carver – science fiction novelist known for his usage of dinosaurs in fiction
- Jim Covert – former NFL offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003
- Ed DeChellis – head men's basketball coach for The Naval Academy
- Mike Ditka – former NFL tight end for the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, and head coach for the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 (as a tight end)
- Tony Dorsett – former NFL running back for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos, inducted into both the Pro and College Football Hall of Fame in 1994
- Shane Douglas – born Troy Martin, professional wrestler, best known with Extreme Championship Wrestling, having also wrestled for World Championship Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and (briefly) with the World Wrestling Federation
- Terry Francona – former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers, and former manager for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox
- Sean Gilbert – former NFL defensive lineman for the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders
- Donnie Iris – musician, former member of The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry, also notable for his solo performances
- Ty Law – former NFL cornerback for the New England Patriots, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos
- Joe Letteri – three-time Academy Award-winning visual imaging artist, and visual effects supervisor of the movie Avatar
- Henry Mancini – music composer, including "Moon River" and "The Pink Panther Theme", among many others
- "Pistol" Pete Maravich – former NBA guard for the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans/Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987
- Press Maravich – former NCAA Basketball coach
- Nate Martin - Entrepreneur and "Founding Father of Escape Rooms"
- Doc Medich – former Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers
- Ryan "Archie" Miller - former NCAA Basketball coach for the Dayton Flyers and Indiana Hoosiers
- Sean Miller - former NCAA Basketball coach for the Arizona Wildcats
- Joe Namath – former NFL and AFL quarterback for the New York Jets and Los Angeles Rams, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985
- Babe Parilli – former NFL and AFL quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Boston Patriots and New York Jets, former CFL quarterback for the Ottawa Rough Riders, and All-American quarterback for the University of Kentucky
- Paul Posluszny – NFL linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Dan Radakovich – Athletics Director for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Darrelle Revis – NFL cornerback for the New York Jets
- Jesse Steinfeld – former Surgeon General of the United States
- Pete Suder – former Major League Baseball infielder for the Philadelphia Athletics/Kansas City Athletics
- Mark Vlasic – former NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- William Ziegler – industrialist and co-founder of the Royal Baking Powder Company
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Beaver (Pensilvania) para niños