Beseck Lake Facts
| Area | 4.2 mi² |
| Population | 4,237 |
| Male Population | 2,045 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,192 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +54.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.3% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years (Male: 42.4, Female: 45.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.51871, -72.73482 |
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Beseck Lake Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,750 | 3,109 | 3,408 | 3,594 | 4,237 | 4,260 | 4,384 |
| Population Density | 654.9 / mi² | 740.4 / mi² | 811.6 / mi² | 855.9 / mi² | 1,009.1 / mi² | 1,014.6 / mi² | 1,044.1 / mi² |
Beseck Lake Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 24.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beseck Lake | +54.1% | +36.3% | +24.3% |
| Connecticut | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Beseck Lake Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beseck Lake | 44.1 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 42.4 yrs |
| Connecticut | 40.2 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Beseck Lake Population Density
Population Density: 1,009 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beseck Lake | 4,237 | 4.199 sq mi | 1,009 / mi² |
| Connecticut | 3.6 million | 5,543.5 sq mi | 654 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Beseck Lake Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Beseck Lake CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beseck Lake | 70,402 tn | 16.62 tn | 16,766.8 tons/mi² |
| Connecticut | 65,866,800 tn | 18.17 tn | 11,881.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 70,402 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 16,766.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 73.9 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/00 | 4:02 AM | 3.3 | 65 km | 9,800 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 99.5 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/91 | 8:58 PM | 3 | 86.4 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/83 | 7:59 PM | 3 | 77.1 km | 7,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/82 | 2:14 PM | 3 | 29.9 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/81 | 4:49 PM | 3.8 | 43 km | 5,600 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/80 | 12:41 AM | 3 | 24.2 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/80 | 5:27 PM | 3.1 | 25.4 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Lake Beseck
Lake Beseck, also known as Beseck Lake, is a body of water in Middlefield, Connecticut measuring a little less than 1 mile in length and a quarter mile in width. It is owned by the Department of Environmental Protection and was created in 1846 when i..
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