Beaver County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Beaver County, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Beaver County, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Beaver County, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Beaver County, Oklahoma is 5,100 people, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look at the total population in Beaver County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,100
 -4.24% -6.34%
2020
5,326
 -0.95% -
2019
5,377
 -0.7% -
2018
5,415
 -0.55% -
2017
5,445
 - -

Population of Beaver County, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68.9%
76.4%
 -9.82%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Native
1.3%
0.6%
 +116.67%
Hispanic
25.6%
22.1%
 +15.84%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
0.7%
 +414.29%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Beaver County, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +2.51% 39.5 +2.6% 41.3 -1.67%
2020 39.8 +2.05% 38.5 0% 42 +1.94%
2019 39 -3.23% 38.5 -0.77% 41.2 -1.44%
2018 40.3 -0.49% 38.8 -3.96% 41.8 +2.96%
2017 40.5 - 40.4 - 40.6 -

The median age of Beaver County, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 347 +2.62% 359 -22.64% 355 278
10 to 19 361 +2.1% 432 +3% 366 436
20 to 29 333 -9.01% 258 +3.91% 300 268
30 to 39 295 -5.97% 300 -17.14% 272 251
40 to 49 316 -1.44% 313 +5.97% 308 331
50 to 59 389 -14.26% 409 -13.23% 336 356
60 to 69 330 -6.52% 313 -16.92% 306 262
70+ 330 -1.18% 360 -2.79% 326 349

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Beaver County, Oklahoma is $60,152.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Beaver County.

  • Under 25
    $57,708.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,580.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,440.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,786.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Beaver County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Beaver County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Beaver County, Oklahoma is currently $72,100.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.02% of households in Beaver County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Beaver County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Beaver County is $26,434.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Beaver County by the total population of Beaver County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Beaver County, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Beaver County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Beaver County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Beaver County over the age of 16 is 3,972.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Beaver County is 60.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 307 45.00% 10.10%
20 to 24 years 273 61.50% 14.90%
25 to 29 years 295 88.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 254 83.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 614 81.60% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 584 83.40% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 402 72.90% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 291 60.80% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 570 38.20% 2.80%
75 years and over 382 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Beaver County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,163 60.20% 4.60%
Black or African American 16 50.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 67 88.10% 0.00%
Asian 7 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 378 76.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 341 61.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 864 68.50% 1.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,915 60.10% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Beaver County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Beaver County is 2,383, with median earnings of $34,514.00.

Women in Beaver County, Oklahoma earning approximately 61.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,383 $34,514.00
Male 1,347 $43,022.00
Female 1,036 $26,290.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 378 $44,569.00
Business and Financial 93 $41,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $39,773.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $66,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $49,750.00
Community and Social Service 9 $56,042.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 163 $44,647.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 97 $45,313.00
Healthcare Support 59 $23,224.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 8 $73,333.00
Food Preparation and Serving 142 $9,679.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $21,458.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $10,833.00
Sales 211 $16,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 226 $29,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 140 $26,731.00
Construction and Extraction 236 $45,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $46,250.00
Production 162 $38,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 58 $45,625.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 291 $44,784.00 87 $38,438.00
Business and Financial 36 $42,750.00 57 $40,114.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $80,156.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $87,708.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $51,250.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $50,357.00 119 $44,592.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 93 $45,938.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 55 $22,961.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $73,333.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $9,630.00 96 $9,709.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $42,955.00 26 $17,000.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 54 $2,499.00
Sales 70 $31,429.00 141 $14,271.00
Office and Administrative Support 31 $53,015.00 195 $28,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 140 $26,731.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 209 $53,125.00 27 $27,589.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 127 $43,438.00 35 $28,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $47,188.00 9 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,781 households in Beaver County, with an average household size of 2.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,296 families in Beaver County with an average family size of 3.32 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,073 98 125 485
Average Household Size 3.26 5.21 3.36 1.24
Total Families 1,073 98 125 0
Average Household Size 3.23 4.36 3.32 0

Poverty

Of the 1,296 families in Beaver County, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Beaver County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,487 housing units in Beaver County, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,781 71.61%
Vacant 706 28.39%

11.02% of the total 2,487 housing units in Beaver County are rental units. This is approximately 274 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,382 are occupied by the owner - or 55.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Beaver County is $774.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Beaver County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    125
  • Less than $500
    38
  • $500 to $999
    193
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    39
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Beaver County is $96,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Beaver County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    249
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    484
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    190
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    232
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    167
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    43
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    13
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Beaver County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Beaver County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    305
  • 1940 to 1949
    335
  • 1950 to 1959
    408
  • 1960 to 1969
    355
  • 1970 to 1979
    447
  • 1980 to 1989
    386
  • 1990 to 1999
    102
  • 2000 to 2009
    75
  • 2010 to 2013
    71
  • 2014 or later
    3

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Beaver County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    32
  • 1 vehicle available
    429
  • 2 vehicles available
    692
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    628

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Beaver County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Beaver County that commute to work in a particular way.

16.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Beaver County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    494
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    526
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    244
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    198
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    317
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    54
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    120
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    10
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    60
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    77
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    60
  • 90 or more minutes
    33

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Beaver County, Oklahoma in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Beaver County, Oklahoma

We have data for 7 places in Beaver County, Oklahoma. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.