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Beaver Dam, KY


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Beaver Dam, Kentucky

Beaver Dam, Kentucky, in Ohio county, is 28 miles SE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 84 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is home to some 3,033 residents.

The People and Families of Beaver Dam

In Beaver Dam, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaver Dam had a median family income of $35,518.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Beaver Dam. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Beaver Dam Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Beaver Dam was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Beaver Dam, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Beaver Dam, KY

Comparing Beaver Dam to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity88
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
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