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Beech Grove

Indiana · 14,671 residents (2025 est.) · 4.469 sq mi
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Beech Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,973. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,913
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,337 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,671 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Beech Grove
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,973
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,548 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,170
+54%since 2000
from $19,647 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+9%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+61%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(14,161)
Black0.8%(124)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(308)
Asian0.8%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(1,354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(12,262)
Black7.3%(1,089)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(649)
Asian1.3%(188)
Other4.9%(725)
Diversity Score39.3%(5,857)
Diversity Score
39
+332%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Grove, Indiana?

Beech Grove, Indiana has about 14,913 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beech Grove, Indiana?

The typical household in Beech Grove, Indiana earns about $49,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beech Grove, Indiana expensive?

In Beech Grove, Indiana, the median home is worth about $182,600, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Grove, Indiana?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beech Grove, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beech Grove, Indiana?

About 11.1% of people in Beech Grove, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beech Grove, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Beech Grove, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,530 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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