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Beachwood

Ohio · 11,953 residents · 5.264 sq mi
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Beachwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $300,900. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,953
−2%since 2000
from 12,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,271 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.5
+2%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Beachwood
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,932
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,010
+19%since 2000
from $40,509 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,145 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+13%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(9,065)
Black13.5%(1,614)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(229)
Asian7.4%(885)
Other0.3%(30)
Diversity Score48.4%(5,790)
Diversity Score
48
+64%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beachwood, Ohio?

Beachwood, Ohio has about 11,953 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beachwood, Ohio?

The typical household in Beachwood, Ohio earns about $71,932 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 $300,900, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Beachwood, Ohio?

About 55.6% 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 3.7% 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 1,276 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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