Beavercreek, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beavercreek, Ohio
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From top left, left to right: The Greene Town Center, 9/11 Memorial, Aerial view of northern Beavercreek, Little Beaver Creek, Beavercreek High School
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Location of Beavercreek in Greene County
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 Beavercreek, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Beavercreek, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Greene |
| Incorporated | 1980 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.63 sq mi (68.96 km2) |
| • Land | 26.59 sq mi (68.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46,549 |
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47,193 |
| • Density | 1,750.36/sq mi (675.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area codes | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-04720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394102 |
Beavercreek is a city located in Greene County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 46,549 people lived here. This makes it the biggest city in Greene County. It is also the second-largest suburb of Dayton.
People first settled in the Beavercreek area in the early 1800s. A part of Beavercreek Township officially became the City of Beavercreek in February 1980. Many people who live in Beavercreek work at the nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. In 2007, Money magazine said Beavercreek was one of the top 100 best places to live.
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Where is Beavercreek?
Beavercreek is located about five miles east of downtown Dayton. The city covers about 26 square miles (68 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Beavercreek includes several smaller areas that used to be separate communities. These include Alpha, Knollwood, and parts of New Germany and Zimmerman.
How Many People Live Here?
Beavercreek has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 31,589 | — | |
| 1990 | 33,626 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 37,984 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 45,193 | 19.0% | |
| 2020 | 46,549 | 3.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 47,193 | 4.4% | |
| Population 1980-2000. | |||
People in 2010
In 2010, there were 45,193 people living in Beavercreek. There were 18,195 households, which are groups of people living together. About 12,542 of these were families.
Most people in Beavercreek were White (88.5%). There were also people who were African American (2.5%), Asian (5.9%), and from other backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 40.4 years old. About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.3% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Fun Things to Do
The Beavercreek City Parks department takes care of 23 parks and other outdoor areas. These are great places to play and relax.
Beavercreek Station is an important spot on the Creekside Trail. This trail is a bike path that goes from Xenia all the way to Eastwood MetroPark in Dayton. It's perfect for biking or walking.
Schools and Learning
The Beavercreek City School District has many schools. It includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, a separate campus for ninth graders, and one high school.
Beavercreek also has a public library. It is a part of the Greene County Public Library system.
Getting Around
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority provides bus service in Beavercreek. This helps people travel around the city without a car.
Famous People from Beavercreek
- Taylor Ewert – a talented long-distance runner and track and field athlete.
- Aftab Pureval – a lawyer and politician who became the 70th mayor of Cincinnati.
- Janet C. Wolfenbarger – a former Commander of the Air Force Materiel Command. She was the first female four-star general in the United States Air Force.
See also
In Spanish: Beavercreek (Ohio) para niños
