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Beachwood

Ohio · 14,040 residents · 5.264 sq mi
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Beachwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,709. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $300,000. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,040
+15%since 2000
from 12,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,667 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
−11%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Beachwood
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,709
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,804
+38%since 2000
from $40,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$300,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,706
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,145 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(9,515)
Black13.9%(1,954)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(354)
Asian11.7%(1,644)
Other1.5%(208)
Diversity Score60%(8,425)
Diversity Score
60
+103%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beachwood, Ohio?

Beachwood, Ohio has about 14,040 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beachwood, Ohio?

The typical household in Beachwood, Ohio earns about $88,709 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 $300,000, and the typical rent is about $1,706 a month.

How educated are people in Beachwood, Ohio?

About 62.8% 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 4.9% 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 3,363 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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