Beaver, Kansas | |
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  Beaver  Beaver | |
| Coordinates: 38°38′25″N 98°40′01″W / 38.6402889°N 98.6670217°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barton |
| Elevation | 1,926 ft (587 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 52 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-04950 |
| GNIS ID | 475426[1] |
Beaver, Kansas is an unincorporated community in Beaver Township of Barton County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 52.[2] It is located northeast of Hoisington at the intersection of NE 190 Rd and NE 60 Ave.
History[edit]
A post office was opened in Beaver in 1919, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.[3]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 52 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
2020 census[edit]
The 2020 United States census counted 52 people, 17 households, and 14 families in Beaver.[4][5] The population density was 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km2). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 3.3 per square mile (1.3/km2).[5][6] The racial makeup was 82.69% (43) white or European American (69.23% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.85% (2) from other races, and 13.46% (7) from two or more races.[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 26.92% (14) of the population.[8]
Of the 17 households, 41.2% had children under the age of 18; 70.6% were married couples living together; 5.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 5.9% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.0.[9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 21.2% of the population.[10]
40.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 9.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 62.5 males.[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 63.2 males.[5]
Education[edit]
The community is served by Central Plains USD 112 public school district.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaver, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Beaver, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |