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Beaver Dam

Kentucky · 3,531 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 $45,893. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,300. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,531
+16%since 2000
from 3,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,162 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
−4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Beaver Dam
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,893
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,066 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,001
+117%since 2000
from $16,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,829)
Black1.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino14%(495)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3.3%(117)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,444)
Diversity Score
41
+173%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?

Beaver Dam, Kentucky has about 3,531 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beaver Dam, Kentucky earns about $45,893 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 $104,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver Dam, Kentucky?

About 20.5% 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 21.1% 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 658 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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