Beaver, Iowa facts for kids
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Beaver, Iowa
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Location of Beaver, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Amaqua |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 184.00/sq mi (71.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50031
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-05185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454432 |
Beaver is a small city in Boone County, Iowa, United States. It is located within Amaqua Township. In 2020, about 46 people lived there. Beaver is part of the larger area around Boone, Iowa. This area is sometimes called the Boone Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Beaver
Beaver was officially started in 1879. The city got its name from a nearby stream called Beaver Creek. Many years later, in 1911, Beaver became an incorporated city. This means it got its own local government.
Beaver's Geography
Beaver is located at a specific point on the map: 42.037808 degrees North and -94.141096 degrees West. This is a way to pinpoint its exact location.
The United States Census Bureau is an agency that collects information about places. They say that Beaver covers an area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People in Beaver
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 132 | — |
| 1930 | 111 | −15.9% |
| 1940 | 126 | +13.5% |
| 1950 | 114 | −9.5% |
| 1960 | 115 | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 113 | −1.7% |
| 1980 | 85 | −24.8% |
| 1990 | 46 | −45.9% |
| 2000 | 53 | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 48 | −9.4% |
| 2020 | 46 | −4.2% |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Beaver's Population in 2020
In the 2020 census, 46 people lived in Beaver. There were 18 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 11 were families. The city had about 184 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Beaver were White (87.0%). A small number were Black or African American (2.2%) or Native American (2.2%). About 8.7% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census.
About 38.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44.4%) were married couples. Some households (27.8%) had a female head with no spouse. About 16.7% had a male head with no spouse.
The average age in Beaver was 40.0 years old. About 32.6% of residents were under 20. Another 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 26.1% of the population. About 10.9% of residents were 65 or older. More females lived in Beaver (60.9%) than males (39.1%).
Beaver's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, there were 48 people living in Beaver. This was just two more people than in 2020. There were 20 households in the city. The population density was about 192 people per square mile. All residents identified as White.
About 25% of households had children under 18. Most households (55%) were married couples. About 30% of all households were individuals living alone. About 20% of these individuals were 65 or older.
The average age in 2010 was 44.5 years. About 25% of residents were under 18. More females lived in Beaver (56.3%) than males (43.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Beaver (Iowa) para niños
