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Beech Creek borough, PA

ZIP 16822 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 16822

16822 has a population of 1,898 with a median age of 45.1 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
98.0%+59% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.7%-91% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.3%-12% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.2%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
19.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.6%-14% vs US avg
x
High school
46.8%+79% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.5%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.5%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.0%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
9.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.3%+44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.3%-22% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.7%+653% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 16822

Poverty Rate
9.0%-21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
6.3%-22% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.3%+44% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.9%-26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.7%+653% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,898
Median age45.1
Poverty rate9.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White98.0%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%