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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Beaver Dam

Kentucky · 2,873 residents · 3.038 sq mi
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Beaver Dam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,951. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,200. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,873
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
946 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Beaver Dam
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,951
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,066 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,316
−50%vs 2000
vs $16,575 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$277
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $344 in 2000
US average: $450
61.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
38.3% rent
2.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,808)
Black3.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(78)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(454)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,720)
Black3.9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(34)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score12.7%(366)
13
−15%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.7%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?

Beaver Dam, Kentucky has about 2,873 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?

The typical household in Beaver Dam, Kentucky earns about $16,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaver Dam, Kentucky expensive?

In Beaver Dam, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $40,200, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver Dam, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?

About 23.9% of people in Beaver Dam, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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