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Beaver Dam, WI


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Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, in Dodge county, is 38 miles NE of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 55 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 15,169 residents.

The People and Families of Beaver Dam

In Beaver Dam, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaver Dam had a median family income of $46,346.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,800) 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, 61% of the housing in Beaver Dam was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Beaver Dam, 93% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Beaver Dam let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Beaver Dam strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBeaver Dam Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Beaver Dam Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Beaver Dam Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Beaver Dam Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Beaver Dam, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Men66
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime64

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