Beaver township, Indiana
Beaver township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Beaver township is a geographic entity located in Newton County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,537. The land area covers 40.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,537 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 623 | ±116 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 658 | ±123 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 623 | ±116 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $144,000 | ±$23,856 |
| Median Gross Rent | $851 | ±$41 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,141 | ±$13,410 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,005 | ±$3,608 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 132 | ±78 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 725 | ±185 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.2% | ±7.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BEAVER
GUS Population: 1,532 (2024)
ID: 126228
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 330, MOROCCO IN 47963-0330
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GUS Population: 14,131 (2024)
ID: 125983
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
201 N 3RD ST, KENTLAND IN 47951-1281
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Donovan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Donovan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Donovan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Watseka, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Momence, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 04-12 | Saint Anne, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Saint Anne, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Lake Village, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Roselawn, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Pembroke Township, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kankakee Community College
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College | 22.7 mi away | 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL, 60901 |
8158028100
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MOROCCO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 205 SOUTH WEST STREET, MOROCCO, IN, 47963 |
(219) 285-2664
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BROOK-IROQUOIS-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 100 WEST MAIN STREET, BROOK, IN, 47922 |
(219) 275-2471
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PEMBROKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 13130 EAST CENTRAL STREET, PEMBROKE TOWNSHIP, IL, 60958 |
(815) 944-8609
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NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 9444 NORTH 315 WEST, LAKE VILLAGE, IN, 46349 |
(219) 992-3490
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KENTLAND-JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 201 EAST GRAHAM STREET, KENTLAND, IN, 47951 |
(219) 474-5044
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SHELDON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 125 NORTH FIFTH STREET, SHELDON, IL, 60966 |
(815) 429-3521
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ROSELAWN LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 4421 EAST STATE ROAD 10, ROSELAWN, IN, 46372 |
(219) 345-2010
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SCHNEIDER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 24002 PARRISH AVENUE, SCHNEIDER, IN, 46376 |
(219) 552-1000
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JASPER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 208 WEST SUSAN STREET, RENSSELAER, IN, 47978 |
(219) 866-5881
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RENSSELAER, IN US, located 14.9 miles from Beaver township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0° | 16.1° | 24.0° | 2.58" | 8.2" |
| February | 36.5° | 19.3° | 27.9° | 2.04" | 8.8" |
| March | 48.1° | 28.7° | 38.4° | 2.71" | 3.5" |
| April | 61.1° | 38.9° | 50.0° | 3.88" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.3° | 50.6° | 61.5° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 60.4° | 70.9° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.4° | 73.6° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 61.2° | 71.8° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.2° | 53.2° | 65.2° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 41.3° | 52.7° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.1° | 31.3° | 40.2° | 2.59" | 0.5" |
| December | 37.0° | 21.9° | 29.5° | 2.25" | 4.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco town | Town | 1.1 mi | — |
| Brook town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Mount Ayr town | Town | 8.2 mi | — |
| Donovan village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Beaverville village | Village | 10.3 mi | — |
| Hopkins Park village | Village | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1811103970. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.