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Beachwood

New Jersey · 10,859 residents · 2.763 sq mi
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Beachwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,658. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,859
+5%since 2000
from 10,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,930 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Beachwood
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,658
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,436
+90%since 2000
from $21,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,642
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $926 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+49%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(9,635)
Black0.9%(95)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(438)
Asian1.1%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(1,555)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(8,765)
Black2.2%(239)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(1,290)
Asian1.4%(147)
Other2.8%(301)
Diversity Score39.8%(4,322)
Diversity Score
40
+166%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beachwood, New Jersey?

Beachwood, New Jersey has about 10,859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beachwood, New Jersey?

The typical household in Beachwood, New Jersey earns about $81,658 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beachwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Beachwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $235,700, and the typical rent is about $1,642 a month.

How educated are people in Beachwood, New Jersey?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Beachwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beachwood, New Jersey?

About 5.6% of people in Beachwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beachwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Beachwood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,535 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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