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Beaver, West Virginia

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Beaver, West Virginia

Beaver is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,129 at the 2020 census.

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About Beaver

Beaver, WV is a small unincorporated community located in southern West Virginia.

Officially, Beaver is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.36 square miles.

What Makes Beaver Unique

  • One of 10 places in the US named Beaver — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
  • Positioned in southern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Beaver

  • Pizza Hut — pizza
  • China Star — chinese
  • Dickey's Barbecue Pit — barbecue
  • El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant & Cantina — mexican
  • Padrino's Italian Restaurant — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCDP
Population (2024)
Land area4.36 sq mi
Coordinates37.7329, -81.1572

🗺️ Map of Beaver