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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Beaver

Iowa · 43 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Beaver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,833. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

43
−19%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
50.3
+16%vs 2000
vs 43.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
337711041381990201020202024Beaver
202451
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 59.3%(4)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 94.7%(2)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.7%(2)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3418.6%(8)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4411.6%(5)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5423.3%(10)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 644.7%(2)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7420.9%(9)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 4%
85 and over2.3%(1)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,833
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,625 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,127
−30%vs 2000
vs $13,020 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
70.0%
−20.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
30.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Beaver on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1)
Asian1.9%(1)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German76.5%(39)
Irish72.5%(37)
English9.8%(5)
Swedish5.9%(3)
Dutch3.9%(2)
French3.9%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

5.7%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.9%
−25.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.2 min
+161%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married9.1%(1)
Married90.9%(10)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(4)
Married61.1%(11)
Widowed11.1%(2)
Divorced5.6%(1)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver, Iowa?

Beaver, Iowa has about 43 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Beaver, Iowa?

The typical household in Beaver, Iowa earns about $20,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaver, Iowa expensive?

In Beaver, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $200 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver, Iowa?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver, Iowa?

About 7.0% of people in Beaver, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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