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Beaver County, Oklahoma

Beaver County, Oklahoma. Beaver County had 4,882 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. It holds 6 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 40007.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

4,882

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,049 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,028

Median household income

$64,276

±$7,736 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039

Median home value

$130,100

±$36,361 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800

Median gross rent

$790

±$96 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014

How many people live in Beaver County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 5,049 residents in Beaver County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,882 for July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,028 over 1,815 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 −36 (4,992)
  • 2021→2022 +39 (5,031)
  • 2022→2023 −26 (5,005)
  • 2023→2024 −90 (4,915)
  • 2024→2025 −33 (4,882)
Beaver County in Oklahoma. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureBeaver CountyOklahomaChange since 2015-2019
Total population5,0284,028,634−349
Households1,673±891,562,389−298
Average household size2.96±0.162.50+0.27
Housing units2,471±291,775,127−211

Beaver County's population since 2000

From 5,857 in 2000 to 4,882 in 2025: down 16.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.

  • 2000 Census 5,857
  • 2005 (estimate) 5,569
  • 2010 Census 5,636
  • 2015 (estimate) 5,460
  • 2020 Census 5,049
  • 2025 (estimate) 4,882

Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Beaver County?

Beaver County holds 6 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Beaver with 1,213 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Beaver County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Beavertown1,2801,586±236$56,078$154,00018.2%100%
Forgantown450359±120$70,114$60,5002.8%100%
TurpinGEOID 4075200CDP442441±166$25,938$85,80051.0%100%
Little PonderosaGEOID 4043425CDP438374±137$72,625$218,1000.8%100%
GateGEOID 4028800town6063±51$73,500not published1.6%100%
KnowlesGEOID 4040100town64±6not publishednot published50.0%100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Beaver County?

The median resident of Beaver County is 40.8 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.6%. 9.8% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureBeaver CountyOklahomaChange since 2015-2019
Median age40.8±0.937.0+1.8
Under 18 years24.6%±0.5 pts24.0%–
65 years and over20.0%±0.9 pts16.3%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)28.6%12.7%+4.8 pts
White alone, not Hispanic64.3%±0.9 pts62.1%−7.9 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic0.7%±0.6 pts6.8%–
Asian alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.1 pts2.4%–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic0.9%±0.7 pts6.6%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.5 pts0.2%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic5.0%±1.3 pts8.9%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.4%±0.5 pts0.3%–
Born outside the United States9.8%±2.1 pts6.4%no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)24.3%±1.7 pts11.5%–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)5.5%±2.2 pts7.9%–
With a disability14.9%±1.9 pts17.2%–
No health insurance coverage11.6%±3.2 pts12.9%no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)85.4%±2.5 pts89.4%–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)22.0%±3.5 pts28.3%no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)6.4%±2.0 pts9.9%–
Moved from another state in the past year0.9%±0.7 pts2.7%–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov

What do households in Beaver County earn?

Half of Beaver County's 1,673 households earn less than $64,276 a year (±$7,736), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $64,426 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureBeaver CountyOklahomaChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$64,276±$7,736$65,039no clear change
Mean household income$84,861±$9,740$88,936–
Per capita income$31,613±$3,003$35,624no clear change
People below the poverty line13.3%±4.6 pts15.3%no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line14.8%±7.0 pts20.1%no clear change
Households receiving SNAP4.2%±1.7 pts14.1%–
Households with a broadband subscription90.4%±2.8 pts88.9%–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What does housing cost in Beaver County?

Owners occupy 80.9% of Beaver County's occupied homes and renters 19.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $130,100 by its owner (±$36,361). The median renter pays $790 a month including utilities, and 19.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureBeaver CountyOklahomaChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$130,100±$36,361$199,800no clear change
Median gross rent$790±$96$1,014no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent19.8%±10.2 pts37.5%no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$1,429±$131$1,539–
Owner-occupied homes80.9%±5.4 pts65.8%no clear change
Housing units2,471±291,775,127−211
Homeowner vacancy rate0.9%±1.1 pts1.2%–
Rental vacancy rate28.4%±12.2 pts6.5%–
Single-family detached homes82.6%±3.0 pts72.7%–
Mobile homes12.3%±2.1 pts8.2%–
Built 2020 or later1.5%±1.4 pts2.0%–
Built 1939 or earlier11.1%±2.5 pts6.9%–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov

How many new homes is Beaver County building?

Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Beaver County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.

  • 2019 4 units
  • 2020 0 units
  • 2021 1 units
  • 2022 0 units
  • 2023 0 units
  • 2024 0 units
  • 2025 0 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Beaver County get to work?

80.6% of Beaver County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureBeaver CountyOklahomaChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)58.2%±4.1 pts61.2%–
Unemployment rate2.6%±1.8 pts5.0%–
Drove alone to work80.6%±3.8 pts77.4%–
Carpooled8.3%±2.9 pts9.7%–
Public transportation0.2%±0.3 pts0.3%–
Walked2.1%±1.2 pts1.8%–
Worked from home6.9%±2.7 pts9.4%no clear change
Mean travel time to work17.7 min±1.822.4 minno clear change

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What are Beaver County's census tracts?

Beaver County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,531 (Tract 9517) to $70,227 (Tract 9516).

Census tracts of Beaver County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 951640007951600Forgan (9%)2,5912,384±246$70,227$115,300$88013.3%
Tract 951740007951700–1,063997±153$54,531$157,300$8436.5%
Tract 951840007951800Beaver (95%)1,3951,647±235$56,379$152,900$74917.5%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Beaver County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?

Beaver County's rank among Oklahoma's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population70th of 77
Growth 2020-202570th of 77
Residents per square mile76th of 77
Median household income18th of 77
Median home value52nd of 77
Median gross rent52nd of 77
Poverty rate60th of 77
Bachelor's degree or higher29th of 77
Median age26th of 77

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Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed

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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Beaver County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.