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Harmony township, Beaver County, PA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Township in Beaver County, PA, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

3,149
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

47.3
years ∙ half population younger than 47.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
30.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.5%
foreign-born population
98.5%Native
1.5% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Harmony township, Beaver County is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location
Township in Beaver County, PA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC40.610909° N, 80.213447° W
DMS40° 36′ 39.27″ N, 80° 12′ 48.41″ W

Population Density & area

1,082/sq mi (418.2/km²)
Total Area
3.07 sq mi (7.94 km²)
Land Area
2.91 sq mi (7.53 km²) · 94.8%
Water Area
0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) · 5.2%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

53.4% male
Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%
males per 100 females
Harmony township 114.7
Beaver County 96.2
Pennsylvania 97.2

Nativity

1.5%
foreign-born population
98.5%Native
1.5% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Harmony township 1.5%
Beaver County 1.9%
Pennsylvania 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

47.3
years ∙ half population younger than 47.3, half older
Harmony township
47.3
Beaver County
44.7
Pennsylvania
40.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
68.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Harmony township 68.8
Beaver County 72.4
Pennsylvania 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 16% 19.4% 20.4%
Working age (18-64) 59.3% 58% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 24.7% 22.6% 19.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 68.8 72.4 66.4
Child dependency ratio 27 33.4 34
Old-age dependency ratio 41.7 39 32.4
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
82.5%
Black
3.6%
Asian
0.2%
Hispanic
9.6%
Other
4.1%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
30.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Harmony township 30.7%
Beaver County 24.9%
Pennsylvania 44.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Harmony township population
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Hispanic or Latino 9.6% 2.4% 8.7%
Mexican 0% 1% 1.4%
Puerto Rican 7.2% 0.6% 3.7%
Cuban 0.3% 0% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 2.1% 0.8% 3.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 90.4% 97.6% 91.3%
One race 86.4% 93.3% 87.7%
White 82.5% 86.3% 73%
Black or African American 3.6% 6.2% 10.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1% 0% 0.1%
Asian 0.2% 0.5% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.3% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4% 4.3% 3.6%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

63.9% family
Family 63.9%
Non family 36.1%
% family households
Harmony township 63.9%
Beaver County 62.2%
Pennsylvania 62.4%

Average household size

2.14
persons per household
Harmony township
2.14
Beaver County
2.26
Pennsylvania
2.39

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Harmony township population
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total households 1,474 72,257 5,274,853
Average houshold size 2.14 2.26 2.39
Family households 942 44,950 3,291,192
Average family size 2.65 2.87 3.01
Married couple family 809 34,403 2,437,812
Other families 133 10,547 853,380
Male householder 60 2,754 246,246
Female householder 73 7,793 607,134
Non-family households 532 27,307 1,983,661
One-person households 436 24,018 1,629,974
Male householder 220 10,934 733,485
Senior (65+) living alone 95 3,785 246,162
Female householder 216 13,084 896,489
Senior (65+) living alone 126 7,780 477,851
Other living arrangements 96 3,289 353,687

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,483
housing units
Harmony township 1,483
Beaver County 79,328
Pennsylvania 5,806,452

Occupancy status

99.4% occupied
Occupied 99.4%
Vacant 0.6%
vacancy rate
Harmony township 0.6%
Beaver County 8.9%
Pennsylvania 9.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

96.8%
Single family houses
Single family houses
96.8%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
2.4%
Mobile homes
0.8%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1951
Half of houses were built before 1951, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
15.2%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
76.3%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
8.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
0%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.1 5.9 6
1–3 rooms 1.8% 7.7% 11.7%
4–6 rooms 58.6% 56.3% 47.7%
7+ rooms 39.7% 36% 40.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.6% 2.3%
1 bedroom 2.6% 7.6% 10.4%
2 bedrooms 35.3% 27% 22.5%
3 bedrooms 52.1% 47.9% 42.3%
4+ bedrooms 10% 15.9% 22.6%
At a glance
Median year built 1951 1958 1966
Total housing units 1,483 79,328 5,806,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

90.4% owners
Renter-occupied 9.6%
Owner-occupied 90.4%
homeownership rate
Harmony township 90.4%
Beaver County 75%
Pennsylvania 69.3%

Average household size

2.18
Owner-occupied
1.7
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Harmony township 2.18
Beaver County 2.36
Pennsylvania 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total occupied units 1,474 72,257 5,274,853
Year moved in
2020 or later 15.4% 16.1% 20.2%
2010 to 2019 28.4% 34.8% 36.1%
2000 to 2009 22% 18.1% 17.5%
1999 or earlier 34.2% 31% 26.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 99.1% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.5% 1%
1.51 or more 0% 0.4% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 3.1% 7.5% 10.4%
1 vehicle 34.5% 35.1% 35.1%
2 vehicles 38% 37% 35.9%
3 or more vehicles 24.4% 20.4% 18.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 92.2% 73.7% 56.4%
Electricity 2.6% 16% 25.3%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 2% 8% 14%
All other fuels 0.4% 1.9% 3.7%
No fuel used 2.8% 0.4% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.8% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 0.7% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$153,400
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Harmony township
$153,400
Beaver County
$190,900
Pennsylvania
$254,500

Housing Cost Burden

19.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
19.1%
Owners without a mortgage
11.3%
Renters
27.7%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Property value
Median Value $153,400 $190,900 $254,500
Under $100,000 19.1% 19.1% 13.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 54.9% 33.9% 22.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 24.6% 26.2% 22.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 1.5% 15.8% 25.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 4.5% 12.8%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.5% 2.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 54.5% 54.7% 58%
Without a mortgage 45.5% 45.3% 42%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,311 $1,437 $1,762
Without a mortgage $507 $623 $644
Gross rent
Median rent $1,041 $890 $1,209

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

26.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Harmony township 26.9%
Beaver County 28.7%
Pennsylvania 35.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

1.8%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Harmony township 1.8%
Beaver County 4.6%
Pennsylvania 7.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

478
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
26.2%
K–12
52.5%
College / Undergraduate
18%
Graduate / Professional
3.3%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

23.8%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Harmony township
23.8%
Beaver County
34.5%
Pennsylvania
44%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total enrolled (age 3+) 478 32,707 2,913,513
Nursery / preschool 26.2% 6.9% 5.7%
K–12 52.5% 73.7% 66.9%
Kindergarten 1.7% 6.8% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 22.4% 21.5% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 10.3% 21.8% 20.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 18.2% 23.6% 21.7%
College or graduate school 21.3% 19.4% 27.4%
College, undergraduate 18% 16.1% 21.2%
Graduate, professional school 3.3% 3.3% 6.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 23.8% 34.5% 44%
School type
Public school 82.2% 83% 75.3%
Private school 17.8% 17% 24.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

2,414
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
9th-12th, no diploma
0.6%
HS graduate
39.1%
Some college no degree
21.5%
Associates degree
10.8%
Bachelors degree
22.8%
Graduate or professional degree
4.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
100% · 0%
9th-12th, no diploma
100% · 0%
HS graduate
57.7% · 42.3%
Some college no degree
49.2% · 50.8%
Associates degree
46.9% · 53.1%
Bachelors degree
50.3% · 49.7%
Graduate or professional degree
36.7% · 63.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Population (25+) 2,414 122,331 9,189,697
Less than 9th grade 1.2% 1.4% 2.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 0.6% 3.2% 5%
High school diploma or GED 39.1% 36.7% 32.9%
Some college, no degree 21.5% 17.5% 15.1%
Associate's degree 10.8% 12.5% 8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 26.9% 28.7% 35.2%
Bachelor's degree 22.8% 19.8% 20.9%
Graduate or professional 4.1% 9% 14.3%
High School or higher 98.2% 95.4% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$45,600
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$38,071
Some college or associates
$52,350
Bachelors degree
$58,026
Graduate or professional degree
$63,125

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
54.5%
HS graduate
12.4%
Some college or associates
2.6%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $45,600 $51,115 $53,549
Less than high school graduate $— $30,552 $33,591
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $38,071 $40,615 $40,643
Some college or associate's degree $52,350 $49,589 $47,736
Bachelor's degree $58,026 $66,705 $69,335
Graduate or professional degree $63,125 $78,498 $87,132
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 54.5% 20.5% 25.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12.4% 12.4% 13.3%
Some college or associate's degree 2.6% 6.9% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 3.6% 4.1%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

2,693
residents 16 years and over
Harmony township 2,693
Beaver County 137,973
Pennsylvania 10,676,396

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
66.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Harmony township 66.4%
Beaver County 58.7%
Pennsylvania 59.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

41.8
years ∙ half are younger than 41.8, half older
Harmony township
41.8
Beaver County
41.9
Pennsylvania
40.1
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

53.9% male
Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Harmony township 46.1
Beaver County 47.6
Pennsylvania 47.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Harmony township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total labor force 1,839 85,606 6,692,918
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4.1% 4.1% 4.4%
20 to 24 years 9.7% 8.2% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 9.2% 9% 10.3%
30 to 34 years 10.4% 10.3% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 17.1% 20.5% 20.7%
45 to 54 years 17.8% 19.7% 19.3%
55 to 59 years 10.2% 10.7% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 12.2% 9.5% 8.3%
65 to 74 years 6.7% 6.8% 6.1%
75 years and over 2.7% 1.2% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 53.9% 52.4% 52.2%
Female 46.1% 47.6% 47.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

68.3%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Harmony township
68.3%
Beaver County
62%
Pennsylvania
62.7%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

71.4%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
65%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Harmony township 65%
Beaver County 57.4%
Pennsylvania 58.6%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Harmony township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 80.6% 49% 43.1%
20 to 24 years 95.7% 82.6% 74.4%
25 to 29 years 88% 83.3% 85.1%
30 to 34 years 89.7% 86.9% 85%
35 to 44 years 84% 86% 84.8%
45 to 54 years 88.6% 86.6% 83.1%
55 to 59 years 89% 77.2% 75.4%
60 to 64 years 80.9% 60.1% 60.6%
65 to 74 years 25.2% 26.2% 27.4%
75 years and over 17.5% 6.7% 7.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 71.4% 67% 66.9%
Female 65% 57.4% 58.6%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 67.5% 61.7% 62.1%
Black or African American 72.6% 64.3% 61.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 53.3% 65.1%
Asian —% 60.6% 66.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 64.3%
Some Other Race —% 69.5% 64.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 76% 65.2% 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 72.1% 66.3% 67.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

2.8%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Harmony township
2.8%
Beaver County
5.3%
Pennsylvania
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

4.4%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0.9%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Harmony township 4.4%
Beaver County 5.7%
Pennsylvania 5.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Harmony township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 15.5% 13.7%
20 to 24 years 0% 4.8% 9.3%
25 to 29 years 6.5% 8.6% 6%
30 to 34 years 3.7% 6.4% 5.3%
35 to 44 years 2.2% 5.8% 4.6%
45 to 54 years 3.4% 3.1% 3.6%
55 to 59 years 4.3% 3.8% 3.8%
60 to 64 years 3.6% 2.5% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 5.1% 3.9%
75 years and over 0% 1.7% 4.1%
By gender
Male 4.4% 5.7% 5.4%
Female 0.9% 4.7% 5.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 2.5% 4.8% 4.3%
Black or African American 13.4% 11.5% 10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 9.4%
Asian —% 4.4% 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 13.8%
Some Other Race —% 14.8% 8.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.1% 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 8.6% 8.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

1,787
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Harmony township 1,787
Beaver County 81,016
Pennsylvania 6,332,886
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

69%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Harmony township 69%
Beaver County 70%
Pennsylvania 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Harmony township, Beaver County, PA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 18.2%
Retail trade 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 10.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Retail trade employs the most men — 16% of 948 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 32.3% of 839 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Harmony township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 1,787 81,016 6,332,886
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.6% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Construction 3.4% 7.4% 6%
Manufacturing 8.4% 11.6% 11.4%
Wholesale trade 6% 2.1% 2.3%
Retail trade 14.2% 11.9% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 4% 6.9% 5.1%
Utilities 4.1% 1.8% 0.9%
Information 0.7% 1% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.6% 5.2% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.7% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.4% 6.3% 7.6%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 1.9% 4% 3.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 9.6% 7.8% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 18.2% 15.6% 16.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.6% 1.4% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 10.4% 6.7% 5.7%
Other services 6.2% 4.9% 4.6%
Government 3.2% 2.8% 4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

86.5% Private
Government 8.6%
Private Employment 86.5%
Self Employed 5%
Private employment (%)
Harmony township 86.5%
Beaver County 82.8%
Pennsylvania 80.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

5%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.6%
Unincorporated business 1.4%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Harmony township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary 86.5% 82.8% 80.2%
For-profit company employees 69.2% 71.7% 67.3%
Not-for-profit employees 17.3% 11.1% 12.9%
Self-employed 5% 7.4% 8.3%
Incorporated business 3.6% 3.1% 3.2%
Unincorporated business 1.4% 4.1% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 8.6% 9.9% 11.5%
Local government 6.7% 6.6% 6.3%
State government 1% 1.4% 3.1%
Federal government 0.8% 1.8% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

11.1% WFH
Work from home 11.1%
Commute to work 88.9%
Working from home (%)
Harmony township 11.1%
Beaver County 13.5%
Pennsylvania 15.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

22.3 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Harmony township 22.3
Beaver County 25.5
Pennsylvania 26.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Harmony township
Employed residents 16+.
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 1,787 81,016 6,332,886
Worked from home 11.1% 13.5% 15.6%
Drove Alone 80.8% 74% 68.2%
Carpooled 6.1% 8.2% 7.5%
Public transportation 1.4% 1% 3.6%
Walked 0.6% 2% 3.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.2% 1.9%
Commuting population 1,583 68,643 5,241,463
Mean travel time (minutes) 22.3 25.5 26.3
Less than 5 minutes 3.6% 4.4% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 34.6% 22.4% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 31.6% 37.9% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 16.3% 20.2% 20.7%
45 to 59 minutes 10.8% 8.3% 8.2%
60 to 89 minutes 2.5% 4.8% 5.5%
90 minutes or more 0.6% 1.9% 2.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$55,089
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Harmony township $55,089
Beaver County $60,806
Pennsylvania $62,754
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

102 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Harmony township 102¢
Beaver County 80¢
Pennsylvania 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Harmony township, Beaver County, PA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$90,240
Workers in Construction report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Construction $90,240
Government $89,306
Finance and Insurance $70,227
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $128,264, compared to $54,625 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Retail trade earn the highest median earnings — $72,188, compared to $55,580 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Harmony township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Median Earnings $55,089 $60,806 $62,754
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $35,201 $45,538
Mining and logging $— $66,985 $78,619
Construction $90,240 $61,786 $62,324
Manufacturing $61,581 $67,172 $67,098
Wholesale trade $9,212 $57,790 $63,428
Retail trade $45,625 $46,012 $45,301
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $71,512 $59,059
Utilities $26,951 $98,288 $95,472
Information $— $57,240 $81,616
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $70,227 $68,239 $81,482
Real estate and leasing $— $62,279 $66,144
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $49,565 $76,344 $93,579
Corporate management $— $56,683 $103,550
Administrative and waste services $— $49,090 $49,954
Education and health services
Educational services $46,406 $64,893 $67,648
Health care and social assistance $41,250 $53,230 $57,439
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $40,595 $50,499
Accommodation and food services $30,781 $37,264 $36,020
Other services $44,871 $46,544 $50,668
Government $89,306 $70,846 $73,307
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$57,969
Workers in Local government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Local government $57,969
Private company $55,190
Nonprofit organization $42,353
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $128,125, compared to $54,625 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $57,721, compared to $55,580 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Harmony township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $55,190 $60,190 $61,352
Not-for-profit employees $42,353 $59,964 $65,033
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $61,145 $75,062
Unincorporated business $— $42,057 $51,735
Government
Local government $57,969 $68,485 $68,380
State government $— $63,799 $65,478
Federal government $— $74,412 $77,266
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Harmony township, Beaver County, PA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$109,792
Workers in Law enforcement occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Law enforcement $109,792
Health technicians $92,500
Community and social service $92,083
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Health technicians occupations earn the highest median earnings — $127,917 versus $54,625 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Business and finance occupations earn the highest median earnings — $79,375 versus $55,580 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Harmony township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Median earnings(Total) $55,089 $60,806 $62,754
Management and business
Management $59,514 $85,142 $93,850
Business and finance $78,250 $75,608 $83,670
Technology and science
Computer and math $61,458 $81,389 $97,590
Architecture and engineering $69,722 $91,061 $97,077
Sciences $— $77,431 $83,375
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $92,083 $62,728 $56,960
Legal $— $55,469 $108,678
Education, Training and Library $39,271 $64,337 $69,199
Arts, design and media $— $54,609 $65,445
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $72,692 $85,500 $94,403
Health technicians $92,500 $56,724 $53,779
Healthcare support $38,750 $37,877 $38,456
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $48,359 $50,987
Law enforcement $109,792 $82,404 $86,066
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $31,883 $32,004
Building and grounds cleaning $40,259 $43,371 $39,023
Personal care and service $— $33,924 $35,987
Sales and office
Sales $60,368 $58,596 $60,071
Office and Administrative Support $46,927 $47,421 $47,625
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $30,868 $38,503
Construction and extraction $— $62,239 $59,557
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $80,250 $61,250 $62,092
Production and transportation
Production $9,654 $48,285 $51,513
Transportation $— $62,500 $57,903
Material moving $21,944 $40,092 $41,401
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$70,926
Median household income in Harmony township
Median household income (USD)
Harmony township
$70,926
Beaver County
$71,089
Pennsylvania
$77,971
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Harmony township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$36,317
Per capita income in Harmony township
Per capita income (USD)
Harmony township
$36,317
Beaver County
$40,640
Pennsylvania
$44,355
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Harmony township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$79,527
Average household income in Harmony township
Avg household income (USD)
Harmony township
$79,527
Beaver County
$91,466
Pennsylvania
$107,538
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Harmony township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$79,527
Mean household income
$70,926
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Harmony township $8,601
Beaver County $20,377
Pennsylvania $29,567
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Harmony township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Harmony township and peer geographies.
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total households 1,474 72,257 5,274,853
Median household income $70,926 $71,089 $77,971
Mean household income $79,527 $91,466 $107,538
Mean-median gap $8,601 $20,377 $29,567
Family households 942 44,950 3,291,192
Median family income $77,308 $92,740 $100,262
Mean family income $92,092 $111,424 $130,780
Mean-median gap $14,784 $18,684 $30,518
Non-family households 532 27,307 1,983,661
Median non-family income $57,222 $41,669 $45,541
Mean non-family income $55,595 $54,417 $64,714
Mean-median gap $-1,627 $12,748 $19,173
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $36,317 $40,640 $44,355
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

76.2%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Harmony township
76.2%
Beaver County
71.5%
Pennsylvania
75.1%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
33.4% of households (492) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $25,412
SSI (disability)
3.8% of households (56) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $13,377
Cash Assistance
0.9% of households (14) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $13,377
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.6% of households (141) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Harmony township
Share of households receiving each income type
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total households 1,474 72,257 5,274,853
Wage-based income
With earnings 76% 72% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 33% 41% 35%
Average social security income $25,412 $25,114 $24,783
Retirement income 30% 32% 27%
Average retirement income $18,881 $23,886 $29,353
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 5% 6%
Average SSI income $13,377 $11,992 $11,642
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 10% 14% 14%
Cash assistance 1% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$77,308
Family households earn $77,308, compared to $57,222 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$70,926
Family households
$77,308
Nonfamily households
$57,222
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$79,290
Married-couple families earn $79,290, compared to $70,156 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$77,308
Married-couple families
$79,290
Other family types
$70,156
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Harmony township
Median household and family income by household size in Harmony township, compared with peer geographies.
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total households 1,474 72,257 5,274,853
Household income by size
1-person $41,346 $38,639 $39,373
2-person $67,198 $78,526 $87,784
3-person $101,667 $110,934 $108,842
4-person $96,389 $120,920 $128,057
5-person $— $120,319 $122,318
6-person $— $147,639 $120,198
7-person or more $— $101,553 $115,583
Total families 942 44,950 3,291,192
Family income by size
2-person $68,889 $78,181 $84,994
3-person $91,979 $108,687 $106,846
4-person $95,556 $125,315 $129,682
5-person $— $114,651 $124,775
6-person $— $148,021 $121,519
7-person or more $— $102,063 $112,875
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

41.15%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
6.21%
of all household income
Top 20%
41.15%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 6.21% — meaning the top 20% hold 6.6 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$224,565
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
17.95%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
14.12%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $224,565 and hold 14.12% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 17.95%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
34.8%
$50K - $100K
38%
$100K - $150K
17.8%
$150K - $200K
3.3%
Over $200K
6.1%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

27.2%
of all households, 402 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Harmony township 27.2%
Beaver County 34.3%
Pennsylvania 38.8%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Harmony township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Harmony township, compared with peer geographies.
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Median household income $70,926 $71,089 $77,971
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2.1% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.4% 3.2% 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.9% 7.7% 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.2% 7.9% 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 20.2% 11.3% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.4% 18.2% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.6% 13% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.8% 18.2% 17.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 8.5% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 6.1% 7.6% 11.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 14.6% 23.2% 22%
Share below $75,000 56.2% 52.7% 48.4%
Share above $100,000 27.2% 34.3% 38.8%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.35
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Harmony township 0.35
Beaver County 0.43
Pennsylvania 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$163,615
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Harmony township
$163,615
Beaver County
$214,123
Pennsylvania
$273,107
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Harmony township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $36,583 $30,976 $32,067
Lower 20% $58,086 $57,714 $61,442
Middle 20% $77,791 $87,957 $97,586
Upper 20% $109,469 $134,600 $154,678
Top 5% threshold $201,509 $225,865 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $24,703 $17,367 $16,831
Lower 20% $46,686 $44,032 $46,491
Middle 20% $69,287 $71,616 $78,498
Upper 20% $93,346 $110,189 $122,764
Top 20% $163,615 $214,123 $273,107
Top 5% $224,565 $344,462 $484,206
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 6.21% 3.8% 3.13%
Lower 20% 11.74% 9.63% 8.65%
Middle 20% 17.42% 15.66% 14.6%
Upper 20% 23.48% 24.09% 22.83%
Top 20% 41.15% 46.82% 50.79%
Top 5% 14.12% 18.83% 22.51%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 1,392 White households (94.4% of all households), the median household income is $70,926.
Black
Among the 38 Black or African American households (2.6% of all households), the median household income is $49,400.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Harmony township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Beaver County and Pennsylvania.
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
All Residents $70,926 $71,089 $77,971
White $70,926 $73,751 $83,152
Black or African American $49,400 $36,843 $49,610
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $194,250 $60,000
Asian $— $65,625 $103,069
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $51,907
Some Other Race $— $70,149 $52,815
Two or more races (Multiracial) $181,029 $66,518 $70,485
Hispanic or Latino $181,471 $56,250 $61,416
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

5.3%
5.3% of residents, or 166 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Harmony township
5.3%
Beaver County
9.9%
Pennsylvania
11.7%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0.7%
0.7% of full-time, year-round workers, or 8 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Harmony township
0.7%
Beaver County
0.9%
Pennsylvania
1.8%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

1%
1% of children under 18, or 5 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Harmony township
1%
Beaver County
13.6%
Pennsylvania
15.6%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

13.1%
13.1% of adults aged 65 and older, or 102 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Harmony township
13.1%
Beaver County
8.4%
Pennsylvania
9.9%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
Overall poverty rate 5.3% 9.9% 11.7%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 1% 13.6% 15.6%
Under 5 years 0% 16.9% 16.9%
5 to 17 years 2% 12.5% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 3.2% 9.3% 11%
18 to 34 years 3.3% 12.3% 13.6%
35 to 64 years 3.1% 7.9% 9.5%
65 years and over 13.1% 8.4% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 5.9% 8.5% 10.5%
Female 4.6% 11.2% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0.7% 0.9% 1.8%
Worked part time or part year 3.2% 12.5% 14%
Did not work 15.9% 16.3% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

5.2%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
5.2%
Family
4.1%
Nonfamily
7.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

4.1%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
4.1%
Married-couple
2.5%
Other families
14.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Harmony township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 4.1% 7.1% 8%
Householder under 25 years 0% 25.9% 28.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 12.7% 11.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 4.4% 5.8%
Householder 65 years and over 13.6% 4.4% 5.2%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 7.1% 17.1% 19%
Householder under 25 years 0% 28.1% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 14.1% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 12.8% 19.2% 21.8%
Householder 65 years and over 10.4% 15.9% 18.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
5.9% of White residents, or 166 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Harmony township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Harmony township and peer geographies.
Harmony township Beaver County Pennsylvania
All Residents 5.3% 9.9% 11.7%
White 5.9% 8% 8.8%
Black or African American 0% 29.1% 23.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 7% 24.3%
Asian 0% 25.1% 12.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 17.3%
Some Other Race —% 31.5% 25.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 14.1% 17%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 19% 22.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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