Beaver Dam Population

1880–2026

3,536

2026 projection

0.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Beaver Dam. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,536-10.03%
20253,537+50.14%
20243,532+100.28%
20233,522+220.63%
20223,500-391.10%
20213,539+80.23%
20203,531-210.59%
20193,552-190.53%
20183,571+240.68%
20173,547-120.34%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Beaver Dam is growing slower than Ohio County, Kentucky, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kentucky+2.2%
  • Ohio County+0.8%
  • Beaver Dam+0.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Beaver Dam Demographics

35.9median age

Median age

Female35.5 yrs
Male38.1 yrs

Adults

2,816
672 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults2,144 other adults

Sex

Female 53% · 1,869Male 47% · 1,655

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 35 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Beaver Dam Income

$53,944median household income

Median household income

$53,944

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$30,903

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.2%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Beaver Dam Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%45%48%
Never married23%32%15%
Divorced13%12%14%
Widowed16%10%22%
Separated1%1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201