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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Beaver Dam

Kentucky · 3,033 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 $28,066. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,300. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,033
+6%since 1990
from 2,873 in 1990
1990 – 2025
998 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 946 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+5%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Beaver Dam
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,066
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,951 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,575
+99%since 1990
from $8,316 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
38.1% rent
2.4
+3%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,720)
Black3.9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(34)
Diversity Score12.7%(366)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,808)
Black3.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(78)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score15%(454)
15
+17%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+7%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?

Beaver Dam, Kentucky has about 3,033 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Beaver Dam, Kentucky earns about $28,066 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?

About 10.8% 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 22.0% of people in Beaver Dam, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaver Dam, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaver Dam, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 160 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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