Beaver Dam, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

89,274

1.95% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.6

0.93% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.46%

7.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,403

6.09% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$173,700

2.78% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Beaver Dam, WI had a population of 89.3k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $66,403. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Beaver Dam, WI grew from 87,569 to 89,274, a 1.95% increase and its median household income grew from $62,591 to $66,403, a 6.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Beaver Dam, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.72%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.39%).

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.

98.4% of the residents in Beaver Dam, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Beaver Dam, WI are Advanced College of Cosmetology (16 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Beaver Dam, WI was $173,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

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.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Beaver Dam, WI is home to a population of 89.3k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.56% of Beaver Dam, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.28k people).

In 2021, there were 32.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.4k people) in Beaver Dam, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.43k White (Hispanic) and 2.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Beaver Dam, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Beaver Dam, WI was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
79.4k ± 124
White (Hispanic)
2.43k ± 375
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.26k ± 382

5.3%

Hispanic Population

4.73k people

5.3% of the people in Beaver Dam, WI are hispanic (4.73k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.56%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.28k people

2.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.84k people

As of 2021, 2.56% of Beaver Dam, WI residents (2.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Beaver Dam, WI was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
2,147 ± 221
Gulf War (2001-)
887 ± 163
Gulf War (1990s)
707 ± 195

Beaver Dam, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Beaver Dam, WI employs 47.2k people. The largest industries in Beaver Dam, WI are Manufacturing (12,971 people), Retail Trade (5,841 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,777 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,184), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,417), and Construction ($56,985).

Employment

Occupations

47.2k

2021 Value

± 1,366

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Beaver Dam, WI grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 45.8k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Beaver Dam, WI, are Production Occupations (7,826 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,938 people), and Management Occupations (4,319 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.2k

2021 Value

± 1,366

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Beaver Dam, WI grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 45.8k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Beaver Dam, WI, are Manufacturing (12,971 people), Retail Trade (5,841 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,777 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

$47,302

Median earning men ± $1,316

$33,286

Median earning women ± $949

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,389), Construction ($59,429), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,340).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,530), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,623), and Construction ($41,658).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

611
Manufacturing
574
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
370
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

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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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Beaver Dam, WI awarded 16 degrees. The student population of Beaver Dam, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 27 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Beaver Dam, WI are White (14 and 87.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 12.5%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Beaver Dam, WI by number of degrees awarded are Advanced College of Cosmetology (16 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Beaver Dam, WI are General Cosmetology (16 and 100%).

Completions

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 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

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 $173,700 in 2021, which is 0.709 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $169,000 to $173,700, a 2.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Beaver Dam, WI is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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 $66,403. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Beaver Dam, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $94,310, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $91,320 and $86,915.

Property

$173,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,631

$24,881

Median Property Taxes

±$802

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

70.5%

Homeownership

2021

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.5% of the housing units in Beaver Dam, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

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 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Beaver Dam, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $94,310, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $91,320 and $86,915.

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.

$66,403

Median Household Income

± $1,571

35.3k

Number of Households

± 1,110

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.3k households in Beaver Dam, WI grew to $66,403 from the previous year's value of $62,591.

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

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (7.95%)
Worked At Home (5.42%)

In 2021, 82.1% of workers in Beaver Dam, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.95%) and those who worked at home (5.42%).

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 (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% 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

7.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Beaver Dam, WI (6.35k out of 85.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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 56.4% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.02%

Uninsured

56.4%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Beaver Dam, WI grew by 4.21% from 3.86% to 4.02%.

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.