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Beachwood

Ohio · 13,673 residents (2025 est.) · 5.264 sq mi
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Beachwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,748. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $410,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,865
+14%since 2000
from 12,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,634 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
−6%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,673 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,748
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,406 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,275
+71%since 2000
from $40,509 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−6%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,047
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,145 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+4%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(10,469)
Black9%(1,099)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(95)
Asian3.2%(391)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(3,599)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(10,244)
Black10.1%(1,402)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(230)
Asian9.3%(1,294)
Other5%(695)
Diversity Score54%(7,494)
Diversity Score
54
+83%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 79.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beachwood, Ohio?

Beachwood, Ohio has about 13,865 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beachwood, Ohio?

The typical household in Beachwood, Ohio earns about $106,748 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beachwood, Ohio expensive?

In Beachwood, Ohio, the median home is worth about $410,300, and the typical rent is about $2,047 a month.

How educated are people in Beachwood, Ohio?

About 65.3% of adults age 25 and over in Beachwood, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beachwood, Ohio?

About 3.8% of people in Beachwood, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beachwood, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Beachwood, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,188 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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