Beaver, Polk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Beaver, Wisconsin
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Location of Beaver, Polk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.8 sq mi (95.3 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 753 |
| • Density | 21.3/sq mi (8.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-05825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582775 |
Beaver is a small town located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2000, about 753 people lived there. The town is home to parts of the village of Turtle Lake and the community of Range.
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History of Beaver Town
The town of Beaver was officially created on November 11, 1885. This marked its beginning as a recognized township.
Geography of Beaver
Beaver covers a total area of about 36.8 square miles (95.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, 35.3 square miles (91.4 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers) is water, making up about 4.10% of the town's total area.
People and Population (Demographics)
In 2000, the town of Beaver had a population of 753 people. There were 304 households and 217 families living in the town. The population density was about 21.3 people per square mile (8.2 people per square kilometer).
Population Makeup
Most of the people in Beaver were White (97.21%). Other groups included Native American (1.33%) and Asian (0.13%). About 0.40% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 28.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (60.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.48 people, and the average family had 2.91 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Beaver was spread across different age groups. About 24.2% were under 18 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group at 31.1%. The median age in the town was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Beaver (condado de Polk, Wisconsin) para niños
