Beaver Dam, WI Micro Area

Beaver Dam, WI · Micro Area

88,742Population

A micropolitan statistical area of 1 county, part of the Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income: $75,929
Median home value: $231,900
Land area: 876 sq mi

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Counties in this micro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

County	Role	Population	Median income	Median home value
Dodge County, WI	Central	88,742	$75,929	$231,900

Largest cities and towns

43 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.

Place	Type	Population	Median income
Beaver Dam, WI	City	16,565	$66,673
Mayville, WI	City	5,228	$66,834
Beaver Dam (Town), WI	Town	4,041	$82,163
Horicon, WI	City	3,814	$53,465
Lomira, WI	Village	2,675	$70,365
Ashippun, WI	Town	2,667	$97,159
Juneau, WI	City	2,625	$77,708
Fox Lake (Town), WI	Town	2,487	$92,639
Rubicon, WI	Town	1,965	$98,516
Hubbard, WI	Town	1,821	$91,215
Fox Lake, WI	City	1,780	$75,000
Randolph, WI	Village	1,642	$58,571
Hustisford (Town), WI	Town	1,566	$94,479
Lebanon, WI	Town	1,474	$87,750
Trenton, WI	Town	1,406	$99,074
Theresa, WI	Village	1,378	$71,528
Westford, WI	Town	1,346	$92,813
Emmet, WI	Town	1,202	$95,938
Elba, WI	Town	1,119	$110,500
Lowell (Town), WI	Town	1,075	$95,592
Leroy, WI	Town	1,046	$85,000
Herman, WI	Town	1,035	$114,773
Oak Grove, WI	Town	1,035	$75,781
Lomira (Town), WI	Town	1,021	$85,179
Theresa (Town), WI	Town	1,009	$116,750

Also in the Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI combined area

Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · metro · 1,568,938 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · metro · 197,532 Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI · micro · 105,657 Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI · micro · 86,003

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment

3.8%

College Educated

20.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income

$75,929

Mean Household Income

$90,922

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male

52.7%

Female

47.3%

Population Split

Male52.7%

Female47.3%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

German49.4%

Irish9.8%

Polish6.2%

English5.8%

Mexican4.5%

Italian2.7%

French1.8%

Scottish1.2%

African0.7%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

2.4%Foreign Born

97.6%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized42.4%

Non-Citizen57.6%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later40.3%

Before 201059.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units

38,524

Median Rent

$988/mo

Median Home Value

$231,900

Median Year Built

1970

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled

17,410

College Enrollment

14.0%

High School

27.6%

College Educated

20.3%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time

24.1 min

Drive Alone Rate

81.0%

Public Transit

0.0%

Work From Home

8.6%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34 Years

19.9%

35-64 Years

41.7%

65+ Years

19.0%

Population Composition

Under 1819.4%

18-3419.9%

35-6441.7%

65+19.0%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples

49.5%

Single Parent

3.9%

Living Alone

31.5%

Avg Size

2.34

Household Types

Married Couples49.5%

Single Parent3.9%

Living Alone31.5%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income

$38,304

SNAP Usage

10.7%

Health Insurance

95.9%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k11.4%

$25k - $50k19.2%

$50k - $100k34.0%

$100k+35.5%

Key Industries

Manufacturing

25.5%

Retail Trade

11.7%

Education & Health Care

18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

12.2%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

95.9%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet

88.9%vs ~90% National Avg

Computer Ownership

93.8%vs ~95% National Avg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better

89.6

0130

Below average< 97

Near average97 - 103

Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better

164.1

0200

Hard to Afford< 80

Moderate80 - 100

Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

The BEA publishes price levels for metro areas only, so for this micro area the cost-of-living figure is the state's average for areas outside metros.

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