Editing Beaman, Iowa

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'''Beaman''' is a city in [[Grundy County, Iowa|Grundy County]], [[Iowa]], United States. The population was 161 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> It is part of the [[Waterloo, Iowa|Waterloo]]−[[Cedar Falls, Iowa|Cedar Falls]] [[Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].

==History==
Beaman was originally called Wadiloupe.<ref name="history">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA42 | title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways | author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company | year=1908 | page=42 | accessdate=2016-02-17}}</ref> The present name is for H. H. Beaman, the original owner of the town site.<ref name="history" />

A post office was established as Wadiloup in 1867, renamed Beaman in 1875, and remains in operation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IA&county=Grundy |title=Grundy County |publisher=Jim Forte Postal History |accessdate=18 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218093256/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IA&county=Grundy |archivedate=18 February 2015 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1880|201
|1890|262
|1900|266
|1910|220
|1920|214
|1930|183
|1940|167
|1950|191
|1960|247
|1970|222
|1980|219
|1990|183
|2000|210
|2010|191
|2020|161
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-28}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}
[[File:BeamanIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Beaman, Iowa from US census data|The population of Beaman, Iowa from US census data]]

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 161 people, 72 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 862.7 inhabitants per square mile (333.1/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 78 housing units at an average density of 418.0 per square mile (161.4/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 96.3% [[White Americans|White]], 0.0% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.6% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.0% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.0% from other races and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 2.5% of the population.

Of the 72 households, 30.6% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.1% were cohabitating couples, 18.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 20.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.7% of all households were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 48.4 years. 23.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 and 44; 33.5% were from 45 and 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 191 people, 78 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1005.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 85 housing units at an average density of {{convert|447.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 0.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 210 people, 86 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,138.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 88 housing units at an average density of {{convert|476.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.52% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 0.48% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]].

There were 86 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,750, and the median income for a family was $46,500. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $21,042 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,960. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]].

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.20|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.19|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-02-20 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 }}</ref>

===Climate===
Designated as having a humid continental climate, this region typically has a large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is relatively well distributed year-round in many areas with this climate.  The [[Köppen Climate Classification]] subtype for this climate is "[[Humid continental climate|Dfa]]". (Hot Summer Continental Climate).<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=784331&cityname=Grundy+Center%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for closest city on record]</ref>
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|Oct high F = 63
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|Dec precipitation days = 5
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Retrieved on June 16, 2013.
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|date=June 2013
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==Government and infrastructure==
The city maintains its own fire department, with a fire station built in 1990. The Grundy County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services under contract to Beaman.<ref name=Beamanfac>"{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20150209054911/http://cityofbeaman.com/service-facilities/ Service & Facilities]}}" ({{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20150814084442/http://cityofbeaman.com/service-facilities/ Archive]}}). City of Beaman. Retrieved on August 3, 2015.</ref> Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are provided both by the Beaman Conrad Emergency Response Team, a volunteer first responder service housed in the nearby city of Conrad's fire department, and the Marshalltown Area Paramedic Service which is stationed in Marshalltown.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cityofbeaman.com/service-facilities/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209054911/http://cityofbeaman.com/service-facilities/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 9, 2015|title=Service &  Facilities {{!}} City of Beaman|website=cityofbeaman.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-13}}</ref>

==Education==
[[BCLUW Community School District]] operates public schools serving Beaman. The schools are BCLUW Elementary School in [[Conrad, Iowa|Conrad]], BCLUW Middle School in [[Union, Iowa|Union]], and [[BCLUW High School]] in Conrad.

The Beaman-Conrad-Lipscomb school district served Beaman until July 1, 1992, when it merged into BCLUW.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124738/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-02-09|title=REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|accessdate=2020-03-22}}</ref>

The city operates the Beaman Community Memorial Library. The library includes the Beaman Heritage Center, which serves as a community museum.<ref name=Beamanfac/>

==Parks and recreation==
The Beaman City Park is located in the city's downtown. The Beaman Gym serves as a recreational space; the city government had purchased it from the school district in the 1980s. The Beaman Memorial Hall serves as a meeting space for area organizations. The Beaman Arboretum in eastern Beaman serves as a nature area; it has {{convert|5|acre|ha}} of space. The Tennis Court Park includes a facility that serves as a basketball and tennis court in warmer months and an ice skating rink in the winter.<ref name=Beamanfac/>

The Wolf Creek Recreation Area, {{convert|1.5|mi|km}} southeast of Beaman, is the largest park located in Grundy County.<ref name=Beamanfac/>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.bcluw.k12.ia.us/ BCLUW (Beaman, Conrad, Liscomb, Union and Whitten) School District homepage]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100810165322/http://www.therecord.biz/ The Record Website]
* {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110207134046/http://cityofbeaman.com/ Beaman City Website]}}
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