Beaman, Iowa facts for kids
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Beaman, Iowa
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Location of Beaman, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Grundy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (304 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 860.96/sq mi (333.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50609
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-05140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454401 |
Beaman is a small city in Grundy County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 161 people lived there. It is part of the larger Waterloo-Cedar Falls area.
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Beaman's History
Beaman used to have a different name: Wadiloupe. The city was later named after H. H. Beaman, who owned the land where the town was built.
A post office opened here in 1867. It was first called Wadiloup, but its name changed to Beaman in 1875. The post office is still open today.
People Living in Beaman
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 201 | — |
| 1890 | 262 | +30.3% |
| 1900 | 266 | +1.5% |
| 1910 | 220 | −17.3% |
| 1920 | 214 | −2.7% |
| 1930 | 183 | −14.5% |
| 1940 | 167 | −8.7% |
| 1950 | 191 | +14.4% |
| 1960 | 247 | +29.3% |
| 1970 | 222 | −10.1% |
| 1980 | 219 | −1.4% |
| 1990 | 183 | −16.4% |
| 2000 | 210 | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 191 | −9.0% |
| 2020 | 161 | −15.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the census counted 161 people living in Beaman. There were 72 households and 42 families. The city had about 863 people per square mile.
Most people (96.3%) were White. A small number (2.5%) were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Beaman was 48.4 years. About 23% of residents were under 20 years old. Almost 20% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (50.3%) than males (49.7%).
2010 Census Information
According to the census in 2010, 191 people lived in Beaman. There were 78 households and 50 families. The city had about 1005 people per square mile.
Most residents (96.9%) were White. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 38.3 years. About 30% of residents were under 18. Around 13% were 65 or older. There were more males (53.9%) than females (46.1%) in 2010.
Beaman's Location and Climate
Beaman is located at coordinates 42°13′12″N 92°49′23″W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.20 square miles. Most of this area (0.19 square miles) is land, and a small part (0.01 square miles) is water.
Weather in Beaman
Beaman has a type of weather called a "humid continental climate." This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. Rain and snow fall fairly evenly throughout the year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −3 (27) |
−1 (31) |
7 (44) |
16 (60) |
22 (71) |
27 (80) |
29 (85) |
28 (82) |
24 (75) |
17 (63) |
8 (46) |
−1 (31) |
14 (58) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −13 (8) |
−11 (12) |
−4 (24) |
2 (36) |
8 (47) |
14 (58) |
17 (62) |
15 (59) |
11 (51) |
4 (39) |
−3 (26) |
−10 (14) |
3 (36) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 25 (1.0) |
25 (1.0) |
51 (2.0) |
81 (3.2) |
110 (4.2) |
120 (4.8) |
100 (4.1) |
99 (3.9) |
89 (3.5) |
64 (2.5) |
46 (1.8) |
30 (1.2) |
840 (33.2) |
| Average precipitation days | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 89 |
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Schools and Learning
The BCLUW Community School District runs the public schools that serve Beaman.
- BCLUW Elementary School is in Conrad.
- BCLUW Middle School is in Union.
- BCLUW High School is also in Conrad.
Before 1992, Beaman had its own school district called Beaman-Conrad-Lipscomb. It then joined with BCLUW.
The city also has the Beaman Community Memorial Library. This library includes the Beaman Heritage Center, which is like a small museum for the community.
Fun Places and Parks
Beaman has several places for fun and relaxation:
- The Beaman City Park is located in the downtown area.
- The Beaman Gym is a place for sports and activities. The city bought it from the school district in the 1980s.
- The Beaman Memorial Hall is a meeting place for local groups.
- The Beaman Arboretum is a nature area in eastern Beaman, covering about 5 acres.
- The Tennis Court Park has a court for basketball and tennis in warm weather. In winter, it turns into an ice skating rink!
The Wolf Creek Recreation Area is a large park about 1.5 miles southeast of Beaman. It is the biggest park in Grundy County.
See also
In Spanish: Beaman (Iowa) para niños
