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Beechmont

Kentucky · Louisville · 8,491 residents · 1.391 sq mi
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The short version

Beechmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,186. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $172,703. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisville median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Beechmont; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,491
Population density
6,104 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,186
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,092
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,703
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$878
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(4,744)
Black24.4%(2,075)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(662)
Asian4.2%(356)
Other7.7%(654)
Diversity Score76.8%(6,521)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(4,744)
Black24.4%(2,075)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(662)
Asian4.2%(356)
Other7.7%(654)
Diversity Score76.8%(6,521)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
11.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky?

Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky has about 8,491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky earns about $49,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky expensive?

In Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $172,703, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 20.0% of people in Beechmont, Louisville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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