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Beaver Creek, Maryland
I-70's exit in Beaver Creek
I-70's exit in Beaver Creek
Country United States
State Maryland
County Washington
Area
 • Total 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2)
 • Land 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
486 ft (148 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 461
 • Density 401.22/sq mi (154.90/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Area codes 301, 240
FIPS code 24-05250
GNIS feature ID 2583579

Beaver Creek is a small, quiet place in eastern Washington County, Maryland, United States. It's not an official town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county.

In 2010, about 251 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 461. Beaver Creek is located southeast of Hagerstown and north of Boonsboro. It's close to important roads like U.S. Route 40 and Maryland Route 66. This area is part of the larger Hagerstown-Martinsburg metropolitan area.

What is Beaver Creek?

Beaver Creek is a census-designated place. This is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for counting people. It helps them collect information about communities that aren't officially cities or towns.

Even though it's not a city, Beaver Creek has its own unique feel. It's known for its beautiful countryside. You can see rolling hills and the South Mountain in the background.

History of Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek was founded a long time ago, in 1766. That's over 250 years ago! It has some old buildings that are important to its history. These include the Beaver Creek School and the Doub's Mill Historic District.

Most of the growth in Beaver Creek has happened more recently. Since the 1990s, many new homes have been built. These homes are often for people who work in nearby Hagerstown or even in the Washington, D.C. area.

Population Information

The number of people living in Beaver Creek has changed over time.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 461
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the population was 461 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.

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