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 small city in Lake County, Minnesota, United States. It's located along the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior. In 2020, the city had a population of 120 people.
Minnesota Highway 61 is the main road that runs through Beaver Bay.
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History of Beaver Bay
Beaver Bay holds a special place in history. It is the oldest settlement along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The community was first established way back in 1856.
Every year, Beaver Bay is also home to an exciting event: the John Beargrease Dog Sled Race. This famous race brings dog sled teams from all over to compete.
Geography and Nature
Beaver Bay covers an area of about 0.799 square miles (2.069 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
The Beaver River flows right through the community. This river then empties into the huge and beautiful Lake Superior.
Beaver Bay is located near several other towns:
- It's about 3 miles southwest of Silver Bay.
- It's 24 miles northeast of Two Harbors.
- It's 51 miles northeast of Duluth.
Besides Minnesota Highway 61, other local roads include Lake County Road 4 and Lax Lake Road.
A popular natural attraction, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, is just 5 miles southwest of Beaver Bay. It's a great place to explore the outdoors.
Population Facts
Beaver Bay has seen its population change over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has varied:
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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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More About the People
According to the 2010 census, there were 181 people living in Beaver Bay. These people lived in 84 different homes.
The average age of people in the city was about 45.8 years old. About 23.8% of the residents were under 18 years old.
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