Beaver Dam, Kentucky

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Beaver Dam, Kentucky
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Location of Beaver Dam in Ohio County, Kentucky.
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Coordinates: 37°24′26″N086°52′40″W / 37.40722°N 86.87778°W / 37.40722; -86.87778
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Ohio
Established1800
Incorporated1873
Government
 • MayorPaul Sandefur
Area
[1]
 • Total3.05 sq mi (7.89 km2)
 • Land3.04 sq mi (7.87 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
410 ft (125 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,531
 • Estimate 
(2022) [2]
3,490
 • Density1,162.28/sq mi (448.71/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
42320
Area codes 270 & 364
FIPS code 21-04654
GNIS feature ID0486616
Website https://beaverdam.ky.gov/

Beaver Dam is a home rule-class city [3] in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 3,409 at the 2010 census, and 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. [4] The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1873. [5]

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Geography

Beaver Dam is located at 37°24′26″N86°52′40″W / 37.40722°N 86.87778°W / 37.40722; -86.87778 (37.407143, -86.877752). [6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), all land.

Beaver Dam is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 62 and 231.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Beaver Dam has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 146—
1890 27487.7%
1900 552101.5%
1910 76238.0%
1920 7883.4%
1930 1,03631.5%
1940 1,16612.5%
1950 1,34915.7%
1960 1,64822.2%
1970 2,62259.1%
1980 3,18521.5%
1990 2,904−8.8%
2000 3,0334.4%
2010 3,40912.4%
2020 3,5313.6%
2022 (est.)3,490 [8] −1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 3,033 people, 1,297 households, and 889 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,200.9 inhabitants per square mile (463.7/km2). There were 1,411 housing units at an average density of 558.7 per square mile (215.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.11% White, 3.43% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.71% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population.

There were 1,297 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,066, and the median income for a family was $35,518. Males had a median income of $30,326 versus $17,955 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,575. About 17.6% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  4. ↑ Robert M. Rennick, Kentucky Place Names (University Press of Kentucky, 1984), p. 17.
  5. ↑ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Beaver Dam, Kentucky". Accessed 15 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ↑ Climate Summary for Beaver Dam, Kentucky
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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