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38°38′25″N 98°40′01″W / 38.6402889°N 98.6670217°W / 38.6402889; -98.6670217
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Beaver, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Barton County (legend)
KDOT map of Barton County ( legend)
Beaver is located in Kansas
Beaver
Beaver
Beaver is located in the United States
Beaver
Beaver
Coordinates: 38°38′25″N 98°40′01″W / 38.6402889°N 98.6670217°W / 38.6402889; -98.6670217 [1]
CountryUnited States
State Kansas
County Barton
Elevation
[1]
1,926 ft (587 m)
Population
 ( 2020) [2]
 • Total52
Time zone UTC-6 ( CST)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 620
FIPS code20-04950
GNIS ID475426 [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

A post office was opened in Beaver in 1919, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992. [3]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.Note %±
202052—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census

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

The community is served by Central Plains USD 112 public school district.

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaver, Kansas
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  4. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  6. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Barton County, Kansas

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