FACTOID # 158: 84% of people in Finland feel that they are at a low risk of experiencing a burglary - but just look at how many burglaries they have!
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     

  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Beaver, Oklahoma

Beaver is a city located in Beaver County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,570. It is the county seat of Beaver County6. Beaver County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. ... Beaver County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


The city is host to the annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championship.


Geography

Location of Beaver, Oklahoma

Beaver is located at 36°48'49" North, 100°31'27" West (36.813486, -100.524298)1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias OK county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²). 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,570 people, 606 households, and 435 families residing in the city. The population density is 527.1/km² (1,360.6/mi²). There are 725 housing units at an average density of 243.4/km² (628.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.48% White, 0.57% African American, 1.53% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 3.69% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. 9.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 606 households out of which 32.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% are married couples living together, 8.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% are non-families. 26.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.91. Marriage is a relationship and bond between individuals that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $37,560, and the median income for a family is $44,107. Males have a median income of $34,167 versus $19,511 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,897. 10.2% of the population and 6.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
Beaver, Oklahoma - Cow Chip Throwing Capital of the World (232 words)
The stadium where the throwing competition is held is several blocks west, on the south end of Avenue J. Admission: Free.
Cow chips, the dried remains of cow dung, are the Frisbees of the prairie.
King Cow Chip rules in Beaver, where the National Cow Chip Toss Championships are held each April.
Beaver County, OKGenWeb (248 words)
Beaver County is in the northwest part of Oklahoma at the eastern edge of the panhandle and is bordered by Kansas on the north and Texas on the south.
Bordered on the north by Kansas and the south by Texas, Beaver County was crossed by the Jones and Plummer Trail.
Precipitation in Beaver County averages 20.3 inches yearly; with an average January temperature of 38.1F and an average of 77.7F for July.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.