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Monaca, PA

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

Population

5,519
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

39
years ∙ half population younger than 39, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
23.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

3%
foreign-born population
97%Native
3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Monaca is a borough within Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location
Borough in Beaver County, PA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC40.683423° N, 80.273427° W
DMS40° 41′ 00.32″ N, 80° 16′ 24.34″ W

Population Density & area

2,719/sq mi (1,051/km²)
Total Area
2.38 sq mi (6.17 km²)
Land Area
2.03 sq mi (5.25 km²) · 85.1%
Water Area
0.35 sq mi (0.92 km²) · 14.9%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

48.2% male
Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%
males per 100 females
Monaca 93.1
Beaver County 96.2
Pennsylvania 97.2

Nativity

3%
foreign-born population
97%Native
3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Monaca 3%
Beaver County 1.9%
Pennsylvania 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

39
years ∙ half population younger than 39, half older
Monaca
39
Beaver County
44.7
Pennsylvania
40.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
78.7
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Monaca 78.7
Beaver County 72.4
Pennsylvania 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 25.9% 19.4% 20.4%
Working age (18-64) 55.9% 58% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 18.2% 22.6% 19.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 78.7 72.4 66.4
Child dependency ratio 46.2 33.4 34
Old-age dependency ratio 32.5 39 32.4
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
87.1%
Black
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
Hispanic
4.5%
Other
7%
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
23.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Monaca 23.4%
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 Monaca population
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Hispanic or Latino 4.5% 2.4% 8.7%
Mexican 3.1% 1% 1.4%
Puerto Rican 0.8% 0.6% 3.7%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.7% 0.8% 3.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 95.5% 97.6% 91.3%
One race 88.5% 93.3% 87.7%
White 87.1% 86.3% 73%
Black or African American 1.1% 6.2% 10.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.1%
Asian 0.3% 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) 7% 4.3% 3.6%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

56.4% family
Family 56.4%
Non family 43.6%
% family households
Monaca 56.4%
Beaver County 62.2%
Pennsylvania 62.4%

Average household size

2.36
persons per household
Monaca
2.36
Beaver County
2.26
Pennsylvania
2.39

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Monaca population
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total households 2,336 72,257 5,274,853
Average houshold size 2.36 2.26 2.39
Family households 1,318 44,950 3,291,192
Average family size 3.25 2.87 3.01
Married couple family 957 34,403 2,437,812
Other families 361 10,547 853,380
Male householder 89 2,754 246,246
Female householder 272 7,793 607,134
Non-family households 1,018 27,307 1,983,661
One-person households 897 24,018 1,629,974
Male householder 409 10,934 733,485
Senior (65+) living alone 142 3,785 246,162
Female householder 488 13,084 896,489
Senior (65+) living alone 280 7,780 477,851
Other living arrangements 121 3,289 353,687

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

2,586
housing units
Monaca 2,586
Beaver County 79,328
Pennsylvania 5,806,452

Occupancy status

90.3% occupied
Occupied 90.3%
Vacant 9.7%
vacancy rate
Monaca 9.7%
Beaver County 8.9%
Pennsylvania 9.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

81.5%
Single family houses
Single family houses
81.5%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
18.3%
Mobile homes
0.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1950
Half of houses were built before 1950, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
40.2%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
36.7%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
18.1%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
5%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.8 5.9 6
1–3 rooms 10.2% 7.7% 11.7%
4–6 rooms 59.8% 56.3% 47.7%
7+ rooms 29.9% 36% 40.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.6% 2.3%
1 bedroom 13.1% 7.6% 10.4%
2 bedrooms 25% 27% 22.5%
3 bedrooms 48.6% 47.9% 42.3%
4+ bedrooms 13.3% 15.9% 22.6%
At a glance
Median year built 1950 1958 1966
Total housing units 2,586 79,328 5,806,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

65.9% owners
Renter-occupied 34.1%
Owner-occupied 65.9%
homeownership rate
Monaca 65.9%
Beaver County 75%
Pennsylvania 69.3%

Average household size

2.42
Owner-occupied
2.25
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Monaca 2.42
Beaver County 2.36
Pennsylvania 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total occupied units 2,336 72,257 5,274,853
Year moved in
2020 or later 17.4% 16.1% 20.2%
2010 to 2019 39.1% 34.8% 36.1%
2000 to 2009 16.8% 18.1% 17.5%
1999 or earlier 26.8% 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 9.9% 7.5% 10.4%
1 vehicle 36.8% 35.1% 35.1%
2 vehicles 32.8% 37% 35.9%
3 or more vehicles 20.5% 20.4% 18.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 83.4% 73.7% 56.4%
Electricity 15% 16% 25.3%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0.8% 8% 14%
All other fuels 0.8% 1.9% 3.7%
No fuel used 0% 0.4% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.1% 0.8% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.5% 0.7% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$162,700
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Monaca
$162,700
Beaver County
$190,900
Pennsylvania
$254,500

Housing Cost Burden

25.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
25.1%
Owners without a mortgage
12.6%
Renters
28.4%
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
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Property value
Median Value $162,700 $190,900 $254,500
Under $100,000 16.5% 19.1% 13.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 55.6% 33.9% 22.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 20.7% 26.2% 22.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 6.6% 15.8% 25.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0.6% 4.5% 12.8%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.5% 2.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 58.6% 54.7% 58%
Without a mortgage 41.4% 45.3% 42%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,369 $1,437 $1,762
Without a mortgage $577 $623 $644
Gross rent
Median rent $768 $890 $1,209

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

25.5%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Monaca 25.5%
Beaver County 28.7%
Pennsylvania 35.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

4.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Monaca 4.4%
Beaver County 4.6%
Pennsylvania 7.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

1,339
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
7.5%
K–12
82.6%
College / Undergraduate
9.9%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

35.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Monaca
35.1%
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
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total enrolled (age 3+) 1,339 32,707 2,913,513
Nursery / preschool 7.5% 6.9% 5.7%
K–12 82.6% 73.7% 66.9%
Kindergarten 5.2% 6.8% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 23.2% 21.5% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 29.5% 21.8% 20.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 24.8% 23.6% 21.7%
College or graduate school 9.9% 19.4% 27.4%
College, undergraduate 9.9% 16.1% 21.2%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3.3% 6.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 35.1% 34.5% 44%
School type
Public school 90.9% 83% 75.3%
Private school 9.1% 17% 24.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

3,796
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college no degree
19.2%
Associates degree
14.5%
Bachelors degree
18.9%
Graduate or professional degree
6.6%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
40.5% · 59.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
45.7% · 54.3%
HS graduate
42.6% · 57.4%
Some college no degree
46.8% · 53.2%
Associates degree
55.3% · 44.7%
Bachelors degree
60.9% · 39.1%
Graduate or professional degree
31.9% · 68.1%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Population (25+) 3,796 122,331 9,189,697
Less than 9th grade 1.1% 1.4% 2.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 3.3% 3.2% 5%
High school diploma or GED 36.4% 36.7% 32.9%
Some college, no degree 19.2% 17.5% 15.1%
Associate's degree 14.5% 12.5% 8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 25.5% 28.7% 35.2%
Bachelor's degree 18.9% 19.8% 20.9%
Graduate or professional 6.6% 9% 14.3%
High School or higher 95.5% 95.4% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$51,593
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$50,655
Some college or associates
$50,984
Bachelors degree
$49,886
Graduate or professional degree
$73,542

Poverty Rate

10%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
19.5%
HS graduate
12.4%
Some college or associates
4.9%
Bachelors degree or higher
10%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $51,593 $51,115 $53,549
Less than high school graduate $— $30,552 $33,591
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $50,655 $40,615 $40,643
Some college or associate's degree $50,984 $49,589 $47,736
Bachelor's degree $49,886 $66,705 $69,335
Graduate or professional degree $73,542 $78,498 $87,132
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 19.5% 20.5% 25.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12.4% 12.4% 13.3%
Some college or associate's degree 4.9% 6.9% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 10% 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+)

4,282
residents 16 years and over
Monaca 4,282
Beaver County 137,973
Pennsylvania 10,676,396

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
65%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Monaca 65%
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)

40.4
years ∙ half are younger than 40.4, half older
Monaca
40.4
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

50.5% male
Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Monaca 49.5
Beaver County 47.6
Pennsylvania 47.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Monaca
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total labor force 2,958 85,606 6,692,918
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 8.1% 4.1% 4.4%
20 to 24 years 4.1% 8.2% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 9.3% 9% 10.3%
30 to 34 years 13.5% 10.3% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 23.9% 20.5% 20.7%
45 to 54 years 20% 19.7% 19.3%
55 to 59 years 10.4% 10.7% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 3.9% 9.5% 8.3%
65 to 74 years 5.4% 6.8% 6.1%
75 years and over 1.4% 1.2% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 50.5% 52.4% 52.2%
Female 49.5% 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)

69.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Monaca
69.1%
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

73.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
65.4%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Monaca 65.4%
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 Monaca
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 66.5% 49% 43.1%
20 to 24 years 96.8% 82.6% 74.4%
25 to 29 years 76.7% 83.3% 85.1%
30 to 34 years 89.9% 86.9% 85%
35 to 44 years 97.4% 86% 84.8%
45 to 54 years 91.6% 86.6% 83.1%
55 to 59 years 84% 77.2% 75.4%
60 to 64 years 46% 60.1% 60.6%
65 to 74 years 30.9% 26.2% 27.4%
75 years and over 8.2% 6.7% 7.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 73.1% 67% 66.9%
Female 65.4% 57.4% 58.6%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 69% 61.7% 62.1%
Black or African American 22.9% 64.3% 61.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 53.3% 65.1%
Asian 60% 60.6% 66.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 64.3%
Some Other Race 76.7% 69.5% 64.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 86.7% 65.2% 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 86.5% 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

5.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Monaca
5.1%
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

5.1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
5.1%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Monaca 5.1%
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 Monaca
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
By age group
16 to 19 years 2.6% 15.5% 13.7%
20 to 24 years 15.7% 4.8% 9.3%
25 to 29 years 6.5% 8.6% 6%
30 to 34 years 13.5% 6.4% 5.3%
35 to 44 years 2.4% 5.8% 4.6%
45 to 54 years 3.9% 3.1% 3.6%
55 to 59 years 0% 3.8% 3.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.5% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 8.1% 5.1% 3.9%
75 years and over 2.5% 1.7% 4.1%
By gender
Male 5.1% 5.7% 5.4%
Female 5.1% 4.7% 5.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 4.8% 4.8% 4.3%
Black or African American 0% 11.5% 10%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 9.4%
Asian 0% 4.4% 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 13.8%
Some Other Race 28.6% 14.8% 8.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1% 5.1% 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9% 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

2,782
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Monaca 2,782
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

76%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Monaca 76%
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 Monaca, PA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 15.2%
Retail trade 15.1%
Manufacturing 9.5%
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
Construction employs the most men — 14.2% of 1,404 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 26.3% of 1,378 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 Monaca
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 2,782 81,016 6,332,886
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.7% 0.6% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Construction 7.2% 7.4% 6%
Manufacturing 9.5% 11.6% 11.4%
Wholesale trade 0.9% 2.1% 2.3%
Retail trade 15.1% 11.9% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 4.9% 6.9% 5.1%
Utilities 2.1% 1.8% 0.9%
Information 0.8% 1% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 5.5% 5.2% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 0.8% 1.7% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.8% 6.3% 7.6%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 5.5% 4% 3.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.7% 7.8% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 15.2% 15.6% 16.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.1% 1.4% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 6.3% 6.7% 5.7%
Other services 4.7% 4.9% 4.6%
Government 8.7% 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

81.3% Private
Government 12.7%
Private Employment 81.3%
Self Employed 6%
Private employment (%)
Monaca 81.3%
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

6%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4.2%
Unincorporated business 1.8%
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 Monaca
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary 81.3% 82.8% 80.2%
For-profit company employees 68.8% 71.7% 67.3%
Not-for-profit employees 12.5% 11.1% 12.9%
Self-employed 6% 7.4% 8.3%
Incorporated business 4.2% 3.1% 3.2%
Unincorporated business 1.8% 4.1% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 12.7% 9.9% 11.5%
Local government 9.4% 6.6% 6.3%
State government 0.9% 1.4% 3.1%
Federal government 2.4% 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

15.2% WFH
Work from home 15.2%
Commute to work 84.8%
Working from home (%)
Monaca 15.2%
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

31.5 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Monaca 31.5
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 Monaca
Employed residents 16+.
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 2,782 81,016 6,332,886
Worked from home 15.2% 13.5% 15.6%
Drove Alone 78.5% 74% 68.2%
Carpooled 3.7% 8.2% 7.5%
Public transportation 0.7% 1% 3.6%
Walked 0.9% 2% 3.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.9% 1.2% 1.9%
Commuting population 2,346 68,643 5,241,463
Mean travel time (minutes) 31.5 25.5 26.3
Less than 5 minutes 2.3% 4.4% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 26.9% 22.4% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 37.6% 37.9% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 15% 20.2% 20.7%
45 to 59 minutes 7.5% 8.3% 8.2%
60 to 89 minutes 4% 4.8% 5.5%
90 minutes or more 6.6% 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

$60,363
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Monaca $60,363
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

68 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Monaca 68¢
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 Monaca, PA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$82,929
Workers in Construction report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Construction $82,929
Professional and technical services $76,500
Government $73,438
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 Government earn the highest median earnings — $99,620, compared to $69,250 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Educational services earn the highest median earnings — $62,778, compared to $47,163 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 Monaca
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Median Earnings $60,363 $60,806 $62,754
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $35,201 $45,538
Mining and logging $— $66,985 $78,619
Construction $82,929 $61,786 $62,324
Manufacturing $66,143 $67,172 $67,098
Wholesale trade $— $57,790 $63,428
Retail trade $49,000 $46,012 $45,301
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $48,523 $71,512 $59,059
Utilities $— $98,288 $95,472
Information $— $57,240 $81,616
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $61,737 $68,239 $81,482
Real estate and leasing $— $62,279 $66,144
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $76,500 $76,344 $93,579
Corporate management $— $56,683 $103,550
Administrative and waste services $41,992 $49,090 $49,954
Education and health services
Educational services $67,794 $64,893 $67,648
Health care and social assistance $45,675 $53,230 $57,439
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $40,595 $50,499
Accommodation and food services $60,179 $37,264 $36,020
Other services $37,404 $46,544 $50,668
Government $73,438 $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

$101,667
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $101,667
Local government $71,667
Nonprofit organization $62,771
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 Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $102,031, compared to $69,250 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $63,083, compared to $47,163 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 Monaca
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $53,493 $60,190 $61,352
Not-for-profit employees $62,771 $59,964 $65,033
Self-employed
Incorporated business $101,667 $61,145 $75,062
Unincorporated business $— $42,057 $51,735
Government
Local government $71,667 $68,485 $68,380
State government $— $63,799 $65,478
Federal government $54,769 $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 Monaca, PA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$108,906
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $108,906
Law enforcement $99,674
Construction and extraction $84,000
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 Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $102,316 versus $69,250 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $108,906 versus $47,163 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 Monaca
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Median earnings(Total) $60,363 $60,806 $62,754
Management and business
Management $72,723 $85,142 $93,850
Business and finance $53,241 $75,608 $83,670
Technology and science
Computer and math $68,529 $81,389 $97,590
Architecture and engineering $— $91,061 $97,077
Sciences $— $77,431 $83,375
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $63,293 $62,728 $56,960
Legal $— $55,469 $108,678
Education, Training and Library $79,643 $64,337 $69,199
Arts, design and media $— $54,609 $65,445
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $108,906 $85,500 $94,403
Health technicians $48,462 $56,724 $53,779
Healthcare support $50,804 $37,877 $38,456
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $48,359 $50,987
Law enforcement $99,674 $82,404 $86,066
Other services
Food preparation and serving $67,625 $31,883 $32,004
Building and grounds cleaning $41,484 $43,371 $39,023
Personal care and service $— $33,924 $35,987
Sales and office
Sales $49,698 $58,596 $60,071
Office and Administrative Support $45,371 $47,421 $47,625
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $30,868 $38,503
Construction and extraction $84,000 $62,239 $59,557
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $65,069 $61,250 $62,092
Production and transportation
Production $34,732 $48,285 $51,513
Transportation $49,432 $62,500 $57,903
Material moving $39,605 $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

$73,538
Median household income in Monaca
Median household income (USD)
Monaca
$73,538
Beaver County
$71,089
Pennsylvania
$77,971
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Monaca, 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

$39,340
Per capita income in Monaca
Per capita income (USD)
Monaca
$39,340
Beaver County
$40,640
Pennsylvania
$44,355
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Monaca, 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

$91,304
Average household income in Monaca
Avg household income (USD)
Monaca
$91,304
Beaver County
$91,466
Pennsylvania
$107,538
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Monaca, 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

$91,304
Mean household income
$73,538
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Monaca $17,766
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 Monaca
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Monaca and peer geographies.
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total households 2,336 72,257 5,274,853
Median household income $73,538 $71,089 $77,971
Mean household income $91,304 $91,466 $107,538
Mean-median gap $17,766 $20,377 $29,567
Family households 1,318 44,950 3,291,192
Median family income $96,250 $92,740 $100,262
Mean family income $113,219 $111,424 $130,780
Mean-median gap $16,969 $18,684 $30,518
Non-family households 1,018 27,307 1,983,661
Median non-family income $44,423 $41,669 $45,541
Mean non-family income $60,718 $54,417 $64,714
Mean-median gap $16,295 $12,748 $19,173
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $39,340 $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

75.1%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Monaca
75.1%
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
34.2% of households (798) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $24,176
SSI (disability)
4% of households (93) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $12,149
Cash Assistance
3.4% of households (79) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $12,149
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.3% of households (334) 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 Monaca
Share of households receiving each income type
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total households 2,336 72,257 5,274,853
Wage-based income
With earnings 75% 72% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 34% 41% 35%
Average social security income $24,176 $25,114 $24,783
Retirement income 28% 32% 27%
Average retirement income $23,495 $23,886 $29,353
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 5% 6%
Average SSI income $12,149 $11,992 $11,642
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 14% 14% 14%
Cash assistance 3% 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

$96,250
Family households earn $96,250, compared to $44,423 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$73,538
Family households
$96,250
Nonfamily households
$44,423
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

$118,750
Married-couple families earn $118,750, compared to $51,875 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$96,250
Married-couple families
$118,750
Other family types
$51,875
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 Monaca
Median household and family income by household size in Monaca, compared with peer geographies.
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Total households 2,336 72,257 5,274,853
Household income by size
1-person $41,680 $38,639 $39,373
2-person $91,287 $78,526 $87,784
3-person $88,864 $110,934 $108,842
4-person $132,589 $120,920 $128,057
5-person $— $120,319 $122,318
6-person $148,993 $147,639 $120,198
7-person or more $— $101,553 $115,583
Total families 1,318 44,950 3,291,192
Family income by size
2-person $88,750 $78,181 $84,994
3-person $88,636 $108,687 $106,846
4-person $134,911 $125,315 $129,682
5-person $— $114,651 $124,775
6-person $149,757 $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

46.56%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.84%
of all household income
Top 20%
46.56%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.84% — meaning the top 20% hold 12 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%

$377,091
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
13.23%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
20.65%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $377,091 and hold 20.65% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 13.23%
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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
38.2%
$50K - $100K
26.6%
$100K - $150K
20.8%
$150K - $200K
10%
Over $200K
4.4%
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

35.2%
of all households, 822 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Monaca 35.2%
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 Monaca
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Monaca, compared with peer geographies.
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Median household income $73,538 $71,089 $77,971
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2.3% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.2% 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% 7.7% 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 7.9% 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.6% 11.3% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.1% 18.2% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 13% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.8% 18.2% 17.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 10% 8.5% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 7.6% 11.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 22.6% 23.2% 22%
Share below $75,000 51.3% 52.7% 48.4%
Share above $100,000 35.2% 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
0.43
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Monaca 0.43
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

$212,542
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Monaca
$212,542
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 Monaca
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $29,381 $30,976 $32,067
Lower 20% $60,026 $57,714 $61,442
Middle 20% $90,640 $87,957 $97,586
Upper 20% $134,197 $134,600 $154,678
Top 5% threshold $190,813 $225,865 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $17,523 $17,367 $16,831
Lower 20% $42,846 $44,032 $46,491
Middle 20% $73,698 $71,616 $78,498
Upper 20% $109,910 $110,189 $122,764
Top 20% $212,542 $214,123 $273,107
Top 5% $377,091 $344,462 $484,206
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.84% 3.8% 3.13%
Lower 20% 9.39% 9.63% 8.65%
Middle 20% 16.14% 15.66% 14.6%
Upper 20% 24.08% 24.09% 22.83%
Top 20% 46.56% 46.82% 50.79%
Top 5% 20.65% 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 2,220 White households (95% of all households), the median household income is $73,936.
Black
Among the 32 Black or African American households (1.4% of all households), the median household income is $16,667.
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 Monaca
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Beaver County and Pennsylvania.
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
All Residents $73,538 $71,089 $77,971
White $73,936 $73,751 $83,152
Black or African American $16,667 $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 $92,031 $70,149 $52,815
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $66,518 $70,485
Hispanic or Latino $90,469 $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

10.5%
10.5% of residents, or 579 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Monaca
10.5%
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

1.8%
1.8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 39 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Monaca
1.8%
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

14%
14% of children under 18, or 197 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Monaca
14%
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

5.9%
5.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 59 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Monaca
5.9%
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
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
Overall poverty rate 10.5% 9.9% 11.7%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 14% 13.6% 15.6%
Under 5 years 24.3% 16.9% 16.9%
5 to 17 years 11.6% 12.5% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 10.5% 9.3% 11%
18 to 34 years 10.4% 12.3% 13.6%
35 to 64 years 10.5% 7.9% 9.5%
65 years and over 5.9% 8.4% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 12.3% 8.5% 10.5%
Female 8.9% 11.2% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.8% 0.9% 1.8%
Worked part time or part year 16.9% 12.5% 14%
Did not work 15.3% 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

12.3%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
12.3%
Family
12.1%
Nonfamily
12.6%
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

12.1%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
12.1%
Married-couple
7.4%
Other families
24.4%
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 Monaca
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 12.1% 7.1% 8%
Householder under 25 years —% 25.9% 28.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 11.8% 12.7% 11.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 19.3% 4.4% 5.8%
Householder 65 years and over 1.3% 4.4% 5.2%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 12.6% 17.1% 19%
Householder under 25 years —% 28.1% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 7.6% 14.1% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 16.7% 19.2% 21.8%
Householder 65 years and over 12.8% 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
6.8% of White residents, or 331 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
100% of Black or African American residents, or 61 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 Monaca
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Monaca and peer geographies.
Monaca Beaver County Pennsylvania
All Residents 10.5% 9.9% 11.7%
White 6.8% 8% 8.8%
Black or African American 100% 29.1% 23.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 7% 24.3%
Asian 0% 25.1% 12.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 17.3%
Some Other Race 58.2% 31.5% 25.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 24.3% 14.1% 17%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6% 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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