Beaver Bay, Minnesota facts for kids
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Beaver Bay, Minnesota
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Blue Anchor restaurant in downtown Beaver Bay
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Location of the city of Beaver Bay
within Lake County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Incorporated | August 13, 1953 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.799 sq mi (2.069 km2) |
| • Land | 0.799 sq mi (2.069 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 120 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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120 |
| • Density | 150.19/sq mi (58.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55601
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-04456 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0655294 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Beaver Bay is a city in Lake County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 120 at the 2020 census.
Minnesota Highway 61 serves as a main route in the community.
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History
Beaver Bay is the oldest settlement on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It was established in 1856.
The community is also the home of the annual John Beargrease Dog Sled Race.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.799 square miles (2.07 km2), of which 0.799 square miles (2.07 km2) is land and 0.000 square miles (0.00 km2) is water.
The Beaver River flows through the community. The river flows into Lake Superior.
Beaver Bay is located 3 miles southwest of Silver Bay, 24 miles northeast of Two Harbors, and 51 miles northeast of Duluth.
It is along Minnesota Highway 61. Other routes include Lake County Road 4, Lax Lake Road.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is 5 miles southwest of Beaver Bay.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 287 | — | |
| 1970 | 362 | 26.1% | |
| 1980 | 283 | −21.8% | |
| 1990 | 147 | −48.1% | |
| 2000 | 175 | 19.0% | |
| 2010 | 181 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 120 | −33.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 120 | −33.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 181 people, 84 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 247.9 inhabitants per square mile (95.7/km2). There were 187 housing units at an average density of 256.2 per square mile (98.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.7% White, 1.1% African American, 1.7% Native American, and 5.5% from two or more races.
There were 84 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.73.
The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 65.7% male and 34.3% female.
See also
In Spanish: Beaver Bay (Minnesota) para niños
