Beaver, Oregon facts for kids
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Beaver, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Beaver, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Tillamook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 163 |
| • Density | 422.28/sq mi (162.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97108
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| Area code(s) | 503 |
| FIPS code | 41-05200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407817 |
Beaver is a small community in Tillamook County, Oregon, in the United States. It is located along U.S. Route 101 and the Nestucca River. Beaver is about 12 miles (19 km) south of the city of Tillamook.
The United States Census Bureau calls Beaver a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area defined for counting people in the census. In 2020, about 163 people lived in Beaver.
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History of Beaver
The community of Beaver got its own post office in 1889. It is named after the American beaver. These busy animals were very important to the early economy of the Oregon Country. Many places in the area were named after them. The pioneers of Oregon thought the hard work of beavers was like the growth of their new homes.
Geography of Beaver
Beaver covers a small area of about 0.39 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land.
People of Beaver
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| 2020 | 163 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 145 people living in Beaver. There were 60 households and 43 families. The population density was about 365 people per square mile (141 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Beaver were White (93.10%). A small number were Native American (1.38%) or from two or more races (5.52%).
About 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16.6% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Beaver was 40 years.
Education in Beaver
Beaver is part of the Nestucca Valley School District. In the past, Beaver had an elementary school and a middle school. However, both of these schools are now closed.
Parks and Recreation in Beaver
Near Beaver, you can find Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site. This park is home to Munson Creek Falls, which is the tallest waterfall in the Oregon Coast Range. It's a great place to visit and see nature.
See also
In Spanish: Beaver (Oregón) para niños
