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Beaver Dam, AZ
Census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona.
Population
1,624
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
0
Beaver Dam and its ZIP codes
Beaver Dam at a glance
- Beaver Dam is about 2.9 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,650, 9% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,400 (33% below Arizona) and median rent is $901 a month.
Local data for Beaver Dam, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beaver Dam, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,650
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$264,400
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
51.6
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (546), Norwegian Americans (155), Irish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mohave County. PPP loans are for Beaver Dam.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,192
56,245 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $10,138 per person
How people get to work
Beaver Dam, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.8%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beaver Dam, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,197
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
568
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
109° / 33°F
7.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beaver Dam, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Beaver Dam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LittlefieldCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 11.8 |
| ScenicCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 16.4 |
| Mesquite, NVCity | 14 mi | 31.8 |
| Bunkerville, NVCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.3 |
| Santa Clara, UTCity | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| Ivins, UTCity | 23 mi | 9.5 |
| St. George, UTCity | 23 mi | 77.4 |
| Washington, UTCity | 28 mi | 36.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beaver Dam, AZ in?
- Beaver Dam is in Mohave County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Beaver Dam, AZ?
- About 1,624 people live in Beaver Dam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beaver Dam?
- Nearby places include Littlefield (2.7 mi), Scenic (9.3 mi), Mesquite, NV (14 mi), Bunkerville, NV (15 mi), Santa Clara, UT (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023