Beaver Dam, KY Demographics

A map of Beaver Dam's Population by Race

Beaver Dam, Kentucky has an estimated population of 3,524, a less than 1% change from the 3,531 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 17.4% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Kentucky 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 33.7% in 2020 and 33.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Beaver Dam is ranked the 111th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Beaver Dam's White Population

2,818 residents of Beaver Dam, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Beaver Dam is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Beaver Dam ranks 469th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.0%.

Beaver Dam is less White than neighboring Hartford (93.1% White), McHenry (97.1% White), Centertown (87.3% White), Rockport (99.1% White), and Rosine (100% White).

Beaver Dam's Black Population

32 residents of Beaver Dam, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Beaver Dam is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Beaver Dam ranks 276th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Black residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.9%.

Beaver Dam is more Black than neighboring Hartford (0.8% Black), McHenry (0% Black), Centertown (0.3% Black), Rockport (0% Black), and Rosine (0% 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 comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Beaver Dam ranks 339th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 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 Hartford (1.3% Asian).

Beaver Dam's Hispanic Population

614 residents of Beaver Dam, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Beaver Dam is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Beaver Dam ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has increased from 14.0% to 17.4%.

Beaver Dam is more Hispanic than neighboring Hartford (0.9% Hispanic), McHenry (1.8% Hispanic), Centertown (2.4% Hispanic), Rockport (0% Hispanic), and Rosine (0% Hispanic).

Beaver Dam's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Beaver Dam, or 0.1% 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 comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Beaver Dam ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Beaver Dam is more Native American/Other than neighboring McHenry (0% Native American/Other), Centertown (0% Native American/Other), Rockport (0% Native American/Other), and Rosine (0% Native American/Other). Beaver Dam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartford (2% Native American/Other).

Beaver Dam's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Beaver Dam, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Beaver Dam is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Beaver Dam ranks 268th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beaver Dam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Beaver Dam's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.6%.

Beaver Dam is more Multiracial than neighboring McHenry (1% Multiracial), Rockport (0.9% Multiracial), and Rosine (0% Multiracial). Beaver Dam is less Multiracial than neighboring Hartford (1.9% Multiracial), and Centertown (10% 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.