Beaver County News

Of the 168,260 citizens living in Beaver County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Beaver County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89% or 149,834 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6% and totaled 10,110 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Beaver County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Beaver County.

	Estimated Total
White	149,834
African American	10,110
Multiracial	6,335
Some Other Race	993
Asian	829
American Indian or Alaska Native	134
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	25

Source: US Census Bureau