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Big Beaver, Pennsylvania
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First Primitive Methodist Church of Beaver Falls
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Location in Beaver County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Settled | 1802 |
| Incorporated | 1858 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.03 sq mi (46.69 km2) |
| • Land | 17.79 sq mi (46.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,852 |
| • Density | 104.08/sq mi (40.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-06240 |
Big Beaver is a small town, also called a borough, in northern Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,852 people lived there.
Big Beaver is part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The area was first set up as Big Beaver Township in 1802. It became an official borough in 1958.
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Geography of Big Beaver
Big Beaver is located at coordinates 40.822723 degrees North and -80.369682 degrees West. It is about 34 miles from Pittsburgh if you fly straight there. By road, it is about 44 miles away.
Land and Water Areas
The borough covers a total area of about 18 square miles (46.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 17.8 square miles (46.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
Local Waterways
Big Beaver Borough has several small streams. These streams flow into the Beaver River on the east side. Some of these streams include Stockman Run, Clarks Run, and Wallace Run. On the west side, streams flow into North Fork Little Beaver Creek.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
Big Beaver shares its borders with nine other towns and areas. To the north is New Beaver. To the northeast is Koppel. North Sewickley Township is to the east.
To the southeast, you'll find Beaver Falls. West Mayfield is to the south-southeast. Chippewa Township is to the south. To the west are Darlington Township and New Galilee. The town of Homewood is completely surrounded by Big Beaver.
Population Changes in Big Beaver
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,381 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,739 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,815 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,298 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,186 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,970 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,852 | −6.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,831 | −7.1% | |
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The number of people living in Big Beaver has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 2,381 residents. The population grew to its highest in 1980 with 2,815 people. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 1,852.
Who Lives in Big Beaver?
In 2000, there were 2,186 people living in Big Beaver. Most residents were White (98.17%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.78% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 869 households in the borough. A household is a group of people living together. Most households (63.2%) were married couples. About 26.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.47 people.
The median age in Big Beaver in 2000 was 44 years old. This means half the people were older than 44 and half were younger. About 20.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.1% were 65 years or older.
Education in Big Beaver
Children living in Big Beaver attend schools in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District. This school district serves students from kindergarten through high school.
Schools Serving Big Beaver
- Big Beaver Elementary School: This school is for younger students, from kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Beaver Falls Middle School: Students in grades 6 through 8 attend this school.
- Beaver Falls High School: Older students, from 9th to 12th grade, go to this high school.
Transportation in Big Beaver
Several important roads pass through Big Beaver, making it easy to travel to other places.
Major Highways
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (also known as I-76) runs through the borough from east to west. This highway connects Big Beaver to Youngstown, Ohio in the west. It also leads to Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in the east.
There are two exits for the Pennsylvania Turnpike within Big Beaver:
- Exit 10: This exit connects to I-376 and PA 351.
- Exit 13: This exit connects to PA 18.
Both PA 18 and I-376 run north and south. They lead north to cities like New Castle and Erie. PA 18 goes south to Washington, while I-376 goes south (east) to Pittsburgh.
Other Important Roads
Other state routes also pass through Big Beaver. These include PA 168, PA 351, and PA 551.
- PA 168 runs north and south through the western part of the borough.
- PA 351 goes east and west right through the middle of the town. It connects to I-376 and I-76 via Shenango Road.
- PA 551 ends near PA 18 just south of the borough. It also passes through the southern edge of Big Beaver.
Recreation in Big Beaver
For outdoor activities, a small part of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 148 is located along the northern border of Big Beaver. These lands are often used for hunting, hiking, and enjoying nature.
See also
In Spanish: Big Beaver (Pensilvania) para niños
