Beacon, Iowa facts for kids
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Beacon, Iowa
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Location of Beacon, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Mahaska |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 445 |
| • Density | 441.47/sq mi (170.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52534
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-05050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394092 |
Beacon is a small city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 445 people lived there.
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History of Beacon
Beacon has a history linked to coal mining. In 1894, coal miners in Beacon joined a workers' group called the United Mine Workers union. This group helped miners work together for better conditions. By 1902, their local group had 100 members.
A place called Evans, Iowa, was a coal mining town about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Beacon. Mines there opened in 1879. By 1894, one large mine was producing 1,000 tons of coal every day. The coal seam, which is a layer of coal in the ground, was about 6 feet (1.8 meters) thick. Miners in Evans also formed their own groups in 1899 and 1902.
Geography of Beacon
Beacon is located in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 1.00 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
Beacon's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 727 | — |
| 1890 | 570 | −21.6% |
| 1900 | 953 | +67.2% |
| 1910 | 623 | −34.6% |
| 1920 | 381 | −38.8% |
| 1930 | 350 | −8.1% |
| 1940 | 382 | +9.1% |
| 1950 | 371 | −2.9% |
| 1960 | 718 | +93.5% |
| 1970 | 338 | −52.9% |
| 1980 | 530 | +56.8% |
| 1990 | 509 | −4.0% |
| 2000 | 518 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 494 | −4.6% |
| 2020 | 445 | −9.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the city of Beacon had 445 people living in 194 households. The population density was about 441 people per square mile (170.4 per square kilometer).
Most people in Beacon were White (92.4%). A small number of people were Asian (1.8%) or identified with two or more races (5.6%). About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Beacon was 47.3 years.
- About 24% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 4.7% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- About 18% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.1% were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more males (50.1%) than females (49.9%).
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Beacon had 494 people living in 213 households. The population density was about 494 people per square mile (190.7 per square kilometer).
Most people were White (98%). About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Beacon was 41 years.
- About 23.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.4% were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more males (50.8%) than females (49.2%).
Education in Beacon
The Oskaloosa Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Beacon.
See also
In Spanish: Beacon (Iowa) para niños
