Beach City is a rural community in eastern Ohio. It is one of 19 cities in Stark County. These places are also known as Census Designated Places (CDPs). A CDP has no legal authority, but is counted for statistical purposes. Unlike a city, which has an elected mayor and can tax property, a CDP's population is determined solely by the Census Bureau.
Beach City has a population of 668 people. The median age of the population was 47.5 and the median household income was $43,906. Beach City is home to a number of minority groups, but its population is still predominantly White. In fact, there are almost five times as many white residents as Hispanic. Beach City, OH has a high proportion of White people (58.2%), followed by Asian people (10.1%).
The median property value in Beach City, OH is $82,500. This is 0.359 times lower than the national average. The homeownership rate was 56.1% in 2020, which is the same as the national average. Beach City, OH residents commuted to work by car, with the average commute time being 24.9 minutes. This low homeownership rate indicates that Beach City's residents are highly educated and have a strong work ethic.
Although Beach City has a small population, it is considered a part of Delmarva, a region encompassing parts of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. The city has a swim team called the Beach City Seals. There is even a book dedicated to Beach City that tells about the small-town culture. Residents are known as "Boardies."