Beaver Dam

City in Ohio County, Kentucky

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Beaver Dam is a city in Ohio County, Kentucky, with 3,531 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McHenry, 3.2 miles SW.

About Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam is a home rule-class city in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Beaver Dam had a population of 3,531. 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. The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1873.

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Living in Beaver Dam

Median household income
$53,944
Median home value
$167,900
Median rent
$696/mo
Median age
35.9
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Beaver Dam, KY population

Beaver Dam had 3,531 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,531
Density1,162 per sq mi (449 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Beaver Dam at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyOhio County
TypeCity
Population3,531 (2020)
Land area3.04 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Coordinates37.4038° N, 86.8736° W
ZIP code42354
Official websitebeaverdamkentucky.com
Census code (GEOID)2104654

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Beaver Dam

What county is Beaver Dam in?

Beaver Dam is in Ohio County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Beaver Dam, KY?

3,531 people lived in Beaver Dam at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Beaver Dam, KY?

The ZIP code of Beaver Dam is 42354.

What is the elevation of Beaver Dam?

410 feet (125 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Beaver Dam?

McHenry (3.2 mi), Hartford (3.5 mi), Centertown (6.8 mi), Rockport (7.8 mi), Rosine (8.3 mi).

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