Beaver Dam, Kentucky
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Beaver Dam, Kentucky | |
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| Location of Beaver Dam in Ohio County, Kentucky. Location of Beaver Dam in Ohio County, Kentucky. | |
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| Coordinates: 37°24′26″N 086°52′40″W / 37.40722°N 86.87778°WCoordinates: 37°24′26″N 086°52′40″W / 37.40722°N 86.87778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Established | 1800 |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paul Sandefur |
| Area | |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,531 |
| • Estimate (2024)[2] | 3,535 |
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 42320 |
| Area codes | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-04654 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0486616 |
| Website | https://beaverdam.ky.gov/ |
Beaver Dam is a home rule-class city[3] in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Beaver Dam had a population of 3,531.[4] It is the most populous community in the county. It is named for the Beaver Dam Baptist Church which predates the town by several decades.[5] The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1873.[6]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Beaver Dam is located at 37°24′26″N 86°52′40″W / 37.40722°N 86.87778°W (37.407143, -86.877752).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), all land.
Beaver Dam is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 62 and 231.
Climate
[edit | edit source]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Beaver Dam has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, Beaver Dam had a population of 3,531. The median age was 37.9 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 85.9 males age 18 and over.[9]
93.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 6.1% lived in rural areas.[10]
There were 1,455 households in Beaver Dam, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.0% were married-couple households, 17.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 1,573 housing units, of which 7.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.6%.[9]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,890 | 81.8% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 24 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 340 | 9.6% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 495 | 14.0% |
2000 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2000 census[12], there were 3,033 people, 1,297 households, and 889 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,200.9 inhabitants per square mile (463.7/km2). There were 1,411 housing units at an average density of 558.7 per square mile (215.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.11% White, 3.43% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.71% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population.
There were 1,297 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,066, and the median income for a family was $35,518. Males had a median income of $30,326 versus $17,955 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,575. About 17.6% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
[edit | edit source]- Ray Chapman - only MLB player ever killed in a game
- The Crabb Family - a Southern Gospel family group
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP-21)". May 2025. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ Robert M. Rennick, Kentucky Place Names (University Press of Kentucky, 1984), p. 17.
- ↑ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Beaver Dam, Kentucky". Accessed 15 July 2013.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Beaver Dam, Kentucky
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
External links
[edit | edit source]- Beaver Dam Amphitheater
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