Beaver Dam is a city located in Ohio County Kentucky. Beaver Dam has a 2024 population of 3,486. Beaver Dam is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,533 in 2020.
The average household income in Beaver Dam is $63,980 with a poverty rate of 19.49%. The median age in Beaver Dam is 45.1 years: 43.7 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beaver Dam was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,990 | 84.58% |
| Two or more races | 398 | 11.26% |
| Native American | 76 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 1.27% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,472 | 2.4 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 662 | 2.99 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 501 | 1.25 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Male | 172 | 2.83 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Female | 137 | 3.26 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 173 | 6.71% |
| Associates Degree | 264 | 10.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 103 | 3.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 286 | 11.09% |
| High School Graduate | 803 | 31.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 310 | 12.02% |
| Some College | 640 | 24.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,192 | 1,983 | 368 |
| 2+ Races | 306 | 51 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 287 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,505 | $33,578 | $27,279 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,439 | $41,818 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,496 | $41,023 | $22,639 |
| Some College | $38,869 | $44,940 | $14,280 |
$33,496
Average Earnings
$41,023
Average Male
$22,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.65% of Beaver Dam residents speak only English, while 10.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,977 | 352 | 11.82% |
| Multiple | 398 | 315 | 79.15% |
| Hispanic | 344 | 265 | 77.03% |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Native | 76 | 10 | 13.16% |
19.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.78%
Male Poverty Rate
20.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beaver Dam is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beaver Dam is White, with 11.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76.19% |
| High School | 18.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.25% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.41% |
| Male Employed | 1.9% |
| Female Employed | 1.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,486 | $83,962 |
| Households | $48,991 | $63,980 |
| Married Families | $77,241 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $20,973 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
125
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 5.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.64%
Born in Beaver Dam
91.09%
Native Born
8.91%
Foreign Born
8.57%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
91.09% of Beaver Dam residents were born in the United States, with 70.64% having been born in Kentucky. 8.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,428 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 3,439 | -12 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 3,451 | -12 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 3,463 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 3,474 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 3,486 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 3,498 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 3,489 | -50 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 3,539 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 3,533 | -38 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 3,571 | -17 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 3,588 | 26 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 3,562 | -10 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 3,572 | 22 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 3,550 | 44 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 3,506 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 3,518 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 3,525 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 3,518 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 3,502 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,033 | 129 | 4.44% |
| 1990 | 2,904 | -281 | -8.82% |
| 1980 | 3,185 | 563 | 21.47% |
| 1970 | 2,622 | -806 | -23.51% |