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Beechwood

Kentucky · 1,280 residents · 0.278 sq mi
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Beechwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,280
+9%since 2000
from 1,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,604 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−3%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Beechwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,750
+82%since 2000
from $28,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,139)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,120)
Black2.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(55)
Asian1.6%(21)
Other5.1%(65)
Diversity Score30.6%(392)
Diversity Score
31
+618%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beechwood, Kentucky?

Beechwood, Kentucky has about 1,280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beechwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Beechwood, Kentucky earns about $98,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beechwood, Kentucky expensive?

In Beechwood, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $269,700, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Beechwood, Kentucky?

About 63.4% of adults age 25 and over in Beechwood, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beechwood, Kentucky?

About 5.2% of people in Beechwood, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beechwood, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Beechwood, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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