Beaver, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beaver, Ohio
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Location of Beaver, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 442 |
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436 |
| • Density | 1,133.33/sq mi (437.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45613
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-04696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398059 |
Beaver is a small village located in Pike County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 442 people lived there. It's thought that the village got its name from Beaver Creek, a stream nearby.
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Where is Beaver, Ohio?
Beaver is in the state of Ohio, USA. It covers a total area of about 1.01 square kilometers (0.39 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Beaver?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 262 | — | |
| 1910 | 286 | 9.2% | |
| 1920 | 278 | −2.8% | |
| 1930 | 295 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 305 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 285 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 341 | 19.6% | |
| 1970 | 317 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 330 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 336 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 464 | 38.1% | |
| 2010 | 449 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 442 | −1.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 436 | −2.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 449 people living in Beaver. These people lived in 182 households. Most people living in Beaver were White.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were made up of married couples. Some households had a single parent. About 17% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was about 31.8 years. About 27% of residents were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. More females lived in Beaver than males in 2010.
Fun Places to Visit
Beaver is home to Dogwood Pass. This is a living history museum that looks like an Old West town. It's a fun place to learn about history!
Schools and Library
The local school district for the area around Beaver is called Beaver Eastern Pike.
Beaver also has a public library. It is a part of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library system for Pike County.
Images for kids
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Beaver corporation limit sign.
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Looking west on Beaver Pike (Main Street) in Beaver.
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Water tower in Beaver. This is the tallest structure in the village.
