Beaver Dam, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Beaver Dam, Indiana had a total population of 143, the 791st largest community in Indiana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 15.6% is notably above the national average.
Beaver Dam Quick Facts
How Beaver Dam Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 189 | 143 | -24.3% |
| Median home value | $107,900 | $86,700 | -19.6% |
How Beaver Dam Compares
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Beaver Dam Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Beaver Dam
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey | 143 | $39,149 | $82,500 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Sumava Resorts | 143 | $16,952 | $155,500 | 0.0% | 51.0% |
| Bear Lake | 144 | $29,135 | $106,900 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| Economy | 144 | $42,212 | $56,100 | 13.5% | 22.2% |
| Harrison Lake | 144 | $140,000 | $450,000 | 78.5% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 143, Beaver Dam's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Beaver Dam is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 143. It ranks as the 791st most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Beaver Dam is 55.3 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 14.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Beaver Dam. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 15.6%. This is 264% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $86,700. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $218,200. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Beaver Dam is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population.
Education
8.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Beaver Dam, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Beaver Dam, Indiana?
Beaver Dam, Indiana has a population of 143 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Beaver Dam, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Beaver Dam — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Beaver Dam, IN?
The ACS sample for Beaver Dam recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Beaver Dam, Indiana?
Beaver Dam's population is 77.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Beaver Dam, IN?
The median home value in Beaver Dam is $86,700.
How educated is Beaver Dam, Indiana?
8.1% of adults (25+) in Beaver Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.