Beaverton, Alabama facts for kids
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Beaverton, Alabama
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Post office in Beaverton
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Location of Beaverton in Lamar County, Alabama.
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 Beaverton, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Beaverton, Alabama
Location in the United States
Beaverton, Alabama
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lamar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.59 sq mi (11.88 km2) |
| • Land | 4.59 sq mi (11.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 187 |
| • Density | 40.76/sq mi (15.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35544
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| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-04948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0113775 |
Beaverton is a small town located in Lamar County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 187 people lived there.
Where is Beaverton?
Beaverton is found at coordinates 33°55′58″N 88°1′13″W / 33.93278°N 88.02028°W. These numbers tell us its exact spot on a map.
The town covers an area of about 4.6 square miles (11.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
The name "Beaverton" was first used in 1789 by a man named Naylow Rodney. He saw many beavers living in the area. The town officially started in 1852 and became an incorporated town in 1910.
Who Lives in Beaverton?
This section tells us about the people who live in Beaverton. It's like taking a snapshot of the town's population.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 164 | — | |
| 1940 | 231 | 40.9% | |
| 1950 | 192 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 162 | −15.6% | |
| 1970 | 265 | 63.6% | |
| 1980 | 360 | 35.8% | |
| 1990 | 319 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 226 | −29.2% | |
| 2010 | 201 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 187 | −7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In the year 2000, there were 226 people living in Beaverton. These people lived in 100 different homes. About 68 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Beaverton were White (about 95.58%). A smaller number were Black or African American (about 3.10%). Some people were from two or more different racial backgrounds (about 1.33%).
Out of the 100 homes, about 21% had children under 18 living there. More than half (55%) were married couples living together. About 13% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average age of people in Beaverton in 2000 was 42 years old. About 19.5% of the population was under 18. About 23.5% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average yearly income for a household in Beaverton was $20,250 in 2000. For families, the average income was $38,125.
See also
In Spanish: Beaverton (Alabama) para niños
