Beaver Dam, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beaver Dam, Kentucky
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Main Street (US 231)
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Location of Beaver Dam in Ohio County, Kentucky.
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 Beaver Dam, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Beaver Dam, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Beaver Dam, Kentucky
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Established | 1800 |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.05 sq mi (7.89 km2) |
| • Land | 3.04 sq mi (7.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,531 |
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3,490 |
| • Density | 1,162.28/sq mi (448.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42320
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| Area codes | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-04654 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0486616 |
| Website | https://beaverdam.ky.gov/ |
Beaver Dam is a city located in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the largest community in the county. The city is named after the Beaver Dam Baptist Church, which was established many years before the town itself. Beaver Dam officially became a city in 1873.
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Where is Beaver Dam Located?
Beaver Dam is found at a specific spot on the map: 37 degrees, 24 minutes, 26 seconds North and 86 degrees, 52 minutes, 40 seconds West.
The city covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Beaver Dam is also located where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 62 and U.S. Route 231.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Beaver Dam features hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see this called "Cfa."
How Many People Live Here?
Beaver Dam has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2010, about 3,409 people lived here. By 2020, the population had increased to 3,531 people.
Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 146 | — | |
| 1890 | 274 | 87.7% | |
| 1900 | 552 | 101.5% | |
| 1910 | 762 | 38.0% | |
| 1920 | 788 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,036 | 31.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,166 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,349 | 15.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,648 | 22.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,622 | 59.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,185 | 21.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,904 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,033 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,409 | 12.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,531 | 3.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 3,490 | 2.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,033 people living in Beaver Dam. Most people were White, but there were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and other backgrounds. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The city had 1,297 households. About 29% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.33 people. The average family size was about 2.84 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 23.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 40 years old.
Famous People from Beaver Dam
- Ray Chapman – He was a baseball player. He is known for being the only MLB player to have died from an injury during a game.
- The Crabb Family – This is a family music group that sings Southern Gospel music.
See also
In Spanish: Beaver Dam (Kentucky) para niños
