Beaver Dam, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

88,818

0.24% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.9

0.468% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.85%

2.99% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$73,992

3.13% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$218,400

8.66% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

46,272

1.66% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Beaver Dam, WI had a population of 88.8k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $73,992. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Beaver Dam, WI declined from 89,032 to 88,818, a −0.24% decrease and its median household income grew from $71,747 to $73,992, a 3.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Beaver Dam, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.99%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), and White (Hispanic) (2.04%).

None of the households in Beaver Dam, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Beaver Dam, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Beaver Dam, WI was $218,400, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Beaver Dam, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Beaver Dam, WI was 2 cars per household.

Beaver Dam, WI borders Fond du Lac, WI, Madison, WI, Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI, and Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Beaver Dam, WI is home to a population of 88.8k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.47% of Beaver Dam, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.2k people).

In 2023, there were 29.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.1k people) in Beaver Dam, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.65k Two+ (Hispanic) and 2.35k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Beaver Dam, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Beaver Dam, WI was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Beaver Dam, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Beaver Dam, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.1k ± 143
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.65k ± 473
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.35k ± 238

6.41%

Hispanic Population

5.7k people

6.41% of the people in Beaver Dam, WI are hispanic (5.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Beaver Dam, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

2.47%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.2k people

2.53%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.25k people

As of 2023, 2.47% of Beaver Dam, WI residents (2.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Beaver Dam, WI was 2.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Beaver Dam, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,094 ± 218
Gulf War (2001-)
838 ± 188
Gulf War (1990s)
604 ± 194

Beaver Dam, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Beaver Dam, WI employs 46.3k people. The largest industries in Beaver Dam, WI are Manufacturing (12,425 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,875 people), and Retail Trade (5,336 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,100), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($74,583), and Construction ($66,233).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

46.3k

2023 Value

± 1,286

−1.66%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Beaver Dam, WI declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 47.1k employees to 46.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Beaver Dam, WI, are Production Occupations (7,100 people), Management Occupations (4,686 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,686 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Beaver Dam, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.3k

2023 Value

± 1,286

−1.66%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Beaver Dam, WI declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 47.1k employees to 46.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Beaver Dam, WI, are Manufacturing (12,425 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,875 people), and Retail Trade (5,336 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Beaver Dam, WI, though some of these residents may live in Beaver Dam, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,102

Median earning men ± $1,776

$38,453

Median earning women ± $1,722

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($72,009), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,750), and Construction ($69,540).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,942), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,680), and Construction ($46,734).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

162
Construction
130
Other Services (except Public Administration)
83
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$829k
Manufacturing
$566k
Construction
$241k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Beaver Dam, WI awarded 15 degrees. The student population of Beaver Dam, WI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 34 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Beaver Dam, WI are White (13 and 86.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 13.3%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Unknown (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 34 students enrolled in Beaver Dam, WI, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 29 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Beaver Dam, WI was General Cosmetology with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Beaver Dam, WI according to their major.

Student Diversity

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Beaver Dam, WI, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 13 degrees mean that there were 6.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Beaver Dam, WI was $218,400 in 2023, which is 0.72 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $201,000 to $218,400, a 8.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Beaver Dam, WI is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Beaver Dam, WI have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Beaver Dam, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Beaver Dam, WI is $73,992. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Beaver Dam, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $104,100, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $102,482 and $96,734.

Housing

Property

$218,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,412

$25,456

Median Property Taxes

±$854

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Beaver Dam, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Beaver Dam, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2023

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.3% of the housing units in Beaver Dam, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Beaver Dam, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Beaver Dam, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $104,100, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $102,482 and $96,734.

The following map shows all of the counties in Beaver Dam, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,992

Median Household Income

± $1,815

35.7k

Number of Households

± 1,154

In 2023, the median household income of the 35.7k households in Beaver Dam, WI grew to $73,992 from the previous year's value of $71,747.

The following chart displays the households in Beaver Dam, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Beaver Dam, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (7.78%)
Worked At Home (7.58%)

In 2023, 80.7% of workers in Beaver Dam, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.78%) and those who worked at home (7.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Beaver Dam, WI have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Beaver Dam, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Beaver Dam, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Beaver Dam, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Beaver Dam, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Beaver Dam, WI (6.62k out of 84.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Beaver Dam, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Beaver Dam, WI has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 12.3% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1242 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1255 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,242 patients per year. This represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1,255 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

12.3%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Beaver Dam, WI declined by 1.84% from 4.08% to 4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Beaver Dam, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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