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Beaver Dam Micro

Beaver Dam, WI · 1 counties · 88,759 residents · 875.699 sq mi
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Beaver Dam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $155,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88,759
+3%since 2000
from 85,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
75K79K83K87K91K1990201020202024Beaver Dam
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,571
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,190 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,663
+21%since 2000
from $19,574 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(80,563)
Black2.4%(2,095)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2,188)
Asian0.3%(293)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(11,094)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(81,325)
Black2.7%(2,361)
Hispanic / Latino4%(3,522)
Asian0.5%(460)
Other1.2%(1,080)
Diversity Score19.7%(17,511)
Diversity Score
20
+53%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

Beaver DamCENTRAL16,542
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1 component county

Dodge CountyCENTRAL89,097
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver Dam, WI?

Beaver Dam, WI has about 88,759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beaver Dam, WI earns about $52,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaver Dam, WI expensive?

In Beaver Dam, WI, the median home is worth about $155,900, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver Dam, WI?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver Dam, WI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver Dam, WI?

About 7.8% of people in Beaver Dam, WI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaver Dam, WI grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaver Dam, WI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,200 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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