Beaver Dam, AZ Demographics

A map of Beaver Dam's Population by Race

Beaver Dam, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,624, an increase from the 1,552 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% Hispanic, 49.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Beaver Dam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Beaver Dam has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Beaver Dam, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Beaver Dam is ranked the 172nd most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Beaver Dam was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Beaver Dam's White Population

800 residents of Beaver Dam, or 49.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Beaver Dam is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Beaver Dam ranks 142nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's White population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. White residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has decreased from 75.7% to 49.3%.

Beaver Dam is more White than neighboring Littlefield (0% White). Beaver Dam is less White than neighboring Scenic (93.4% White), Mesquite (70.7% White), Bunkerville (100% White), and Santa Clara (84.1% White).

Beaver Dam's Black Population

0 residents of Beaver Dam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Beaver Dam is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Beaver Dam ranks 187th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Beaver Dam is less Black than neighboring Mesquite (0.5% Black), and Santa Clara (0.2% Black).

Beaver Dam's Asian Population

0 residents of Beaver Dam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Beaver Dam is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Beaver Dam ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Beaver Dam is less Asian than neighboring Mesquite (1.6% Asian), and Santa Clara (2.5% Asian).

Beaver Dam's Hispanic Population

824 residents of Beaver Dam, or 50.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Beaver Dam is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Beaver Dam ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 176.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has increased from 19.2% to 50.7%.

Beaver Dam is more Hispanic than neighboring Scenic (6.6% Hispanic), Mesquite (24.7% Hispanic), Bunkerville (0% Hispanic), and Santa Clara (10.1% Hispanic). Beaver Dam is less Hispanic than neighboring Littlefield (68.6% Hispanic).

Beaver Dam's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Beaver Dam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Beaver Dam is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Beaver Dam ranks 247th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Beaver Dam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Littlefield (31.4% Native American/Other), Mesquite (0.7% Native American/Other), and Santa Clara (0.2% Native American/Other).

Beaver Dam's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Beaver Dam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Beaver Dam is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Beaver Dam ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Beaver Dam is less Multiracial than neighboring Mesquite (1.8% Multiracial), and Santa Clara (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.