Beaver Dam

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

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Beaver Dam is a city in Dodge County, Wisconsin, with 16,708 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burnett, 6.4 miles E.

About Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam is a city in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States, along Beaver Dam Lake and the Beaver Dam River. The population was 16,708 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city primarily located in Dodge County. It is the principal city of the Beaver Dam Micropolitan Statistical area which is included in the larger Milwaukee–Waukesha–Racine CSA. The city is adjacent to the Town of Beaver Dam.

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Living in Beaver Dam

Median household income
$66,673
Median home value
$201,900
Median rent
$959/mo
Median age
40.1
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Beaver Dam, WI population

Beaver Dam had 16,708 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census16,708
Density1,897 per sq mi (732 per km²)

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

Beaver Dam at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyDodge County
TypeCity
Population16,708 (2020)
Land area8.81 sq mi (22.8 km²)
Water area1.38 sq mi (3.59 km²)
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Coordinates43.4754° N, 88.8279° W
ZIP code53916
Official websitecityofbeaverdam.com
Census code (GEOID)5505900

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 Dodge County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Beaver Dam, WI?

16,708 people lived in Beaver Dam at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Beaver Dam, WI?

The ZIP code of Beaver Dam is 53916.

What is the elevation of Beaver Dam?

879 feet (268 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Beaver Dam?

Burnett (6.4 mi), Fox Lake (7.4 mi), Juneau (8.0 mi), Horicon (9.6 mi), Lowell (9.8 mi).

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