Ben Avon, PA is a small borough located in Allegheny County. It has a population of 1,899 according to the US Census and is an area where people can enjoy living close to nature with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The town itself is home to a variety of local businesses such as the Ben Avon Beverage Company, which serves up craft beer and wine tasting events; Sweetwater Coffeehouse & Tea Room which serves locally roasted coffee and pastries; and Witko’s Grocery Store which offers fresh produce and other groceries. Year-round outdoor activities in Ben Avon include hiking at North Park or Rock Run Park, fishing at the Ohio River, or biking on the North Shore Trail. Other organizations in Ben Avon include the Ben Avon Heights Volunteer Fire Company, the Ben Avon Garden Club, and the Ben Avon Historical Society. Local sporting events in town can be found at various schools throughout Allegheny County like Northgate High School who offer football games in fall and soccer games in spring. There are also opportunities to join local sport leagues like baseball or softball if you are looking for something more competitive.
The population in Ben Avon is 1,899. There are 5,011 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ben Avon is 38.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ben Avon is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ben Avon
- 63.5% are married
- 11.0% are divorced
- 42.1% are married with children
- 6.5% have children, but are single
Race in Ben Avon
- 94.4% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander