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Beaver

Iowa · 48 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Beaver has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
−9%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+3%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
337711041381990201020202024Beaver
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,063
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,632
+35%since 2000
from $13,020 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.095
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing27.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−60.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.1
+23%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1)
Asian1.9%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
27.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
27.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.1%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
38.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver, Iowa?

Beaver, Iowa has about 48 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaver, Iowa?

The typical household in Beaver, Iowa earns about $49,063 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 $55,000.

How educated are people in Beaver, Iowa?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% of people in Beaver, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaver, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaver, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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