Beaver Dam (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37 sq mi (95.9 km2) |
| • Land | 34.3 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,440 |
| • Density | 100.4/sq mi (38.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-05925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582778 |
Beaver Dam is a town located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 4,062 people lived here. The larger City of Beaver Dam is actually all around this town.
Some smaller communities are part of the town of Beaver Dam. These include Beaver Edge, Leipsig, and Sunset Beach. There was also a "ghost town" called Clason Prairie here in the past.
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About Beaver Dam's Location
The town of Beaver Dam covers a total area of about 37 square miles (95.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.3 square miles (88.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.8 square miles (7.2 square kilometers), is water.
Water Features and Lake Access
Beaver Dam is located at the southeast end of Beaver Dam Lake. This lake is an important natural feature for the area.
Getting Around Beaver Dam
A major road, US Route 151, goes through the town of Beaver Dam. This highway helps people travel to and from the area.
Who Lives in Beaver Dam?
In 2020, the town of Beaver Dam had 4,062 residents. There were 1,757 households, which are groups of people living together.
Population Details
The population density was about 100 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Beaver Dam are White (about 88%). Other groups include Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 8.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 17% of the households in Beaver Dam had children under 18 years old. Many households (about 53%) were married couples living together. About 20% of all households were people living alone. The average household had about 2.6 people.
Age Groups in the Town
The median age in Beaver Dam was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
- About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 11.5% of the population was 65 years old or older.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in Beaver Dam was about $82,925 per year. For families, the average income was around $81,627. A small number of families (about 4.5%) and individuals (about 5.2%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Beaver Dam (condado de Dodge, Wisconsin) para niños
