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Beech Grove

Indiana · 14,717 residents · 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 $45,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,717
−1%since 2000
from 14,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,293 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+3%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Beech Grove
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,361
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,548 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,895
+27%since 2000
from $19,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(11,562)
Black7.8%(1,151)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(929)
Asian1.7%(244)
Other3%(444)
Diversity Score42.1%(6,201)
Diversity Score
42
+363%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Grove, Indiana?

Beech Grove, Indiana has about 14,717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beech Grove, Indiana earns about $45,361 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Grove, Indiana?

About 21.1% 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 10.6% 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 1,334 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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