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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Beaver Dam

Wisconsin · 14,196 residents · 7.424 sq mi
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Beaver Dam has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,976. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $50,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,196
−6%vs 2000
vs 15,169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,912 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 2,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Beaver Dam
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,976
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,873 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,216
−38%vs 2000
vs $19,592 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$387
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $529 in 2000
US average: $450
63.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.2% in 2000
36.7% rent
1.9
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(14,237)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(640)
Asian0.6%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(1,870)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(13,988)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(169)
Asian0.8%(116)
Other0.6%(79)
Diversity Score6.4%(915)
6
−48%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.0%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin?

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin has about 14,196 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin earns about $25,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaver Dam, Wisconsin expensive?

In Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $50,100, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin?

About 7.2% of people in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 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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