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
StateKansas
CountyBarton
Elevation
[1]
1,926 ft (587 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total52
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
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
CensusPop.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

External links


Municipalities and communities of Barton County, Kansas, United States
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