Beaverdam, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 404, Beaverdam'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

Beaverdam is a small community located in Ohio, within Allen County. The total population is 404. It ranks as the 935th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beaverdam is 40.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 10.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beaverdam is $86,964. This is 22% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Beaverdam, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $104,700. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Beaverdam is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Beaverdam has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Beaverdam, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.