Beechwood is a CDP located in Ottawa County Michigan. Beechwood has a 2024 population of 2,768. Beechwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -6.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,966 in 2020.
The average household income in Beechwood is $96,150 with a poverty rate of 26.59%. The median age in Beechwood is 36.2 years: 35.8 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beechwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,459 | 87.73% |
| Black or African American | 127 | 4.53% |
| Other race | 121 | 4.32% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 2.57% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,012 | 2.75 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 467 | 3.56 | 70 | 30 |
| Non Family | 299 | 1.51 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Female | 185 | 2.55 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Male | 61 | 3.18 | 77 | 23 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 228 | 12.31% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 386 | 20.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 5.35% |
| High School Graduate | 612 | 33.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 5.02% |
| Some College | 298 | 16.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,650 | 1,339 | 450 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 103 | 18 |
| Other Race | 83 | 75 | 18 |
| Black | 68 | 68 | 17 |
| Asian | 19 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,197 | $0 | $65,755 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,741 | $55,781 | $35,489 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,107 | $29,107 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,139 | $48,165 | $36,530 |
| Some College | $36,179 | $48,665 | $30,972 |
$40,139
Average Earnings
$48,165
Average Male
$36,530
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.36% of Beechwood residents speak only English, while 8.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,420 | 742 | 30.66% |
| Black | 127 | 2 | 1.57% |
26.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.81%
Male Poverty Rate
31.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beechwood is White, with 30.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beechwood is Black, with 1.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.35% |
| High School | 30.23% |
| Some College | 14.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 96.79% |
| Male Employed | 17.54% |
| Female Employed | 5.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,592 | $108,148 |
| Households | $63,750 | $96,150 |
| Married Families | $116,215 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,523 | $57,173 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
107
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 4.54% |
| Black | 18 | 26.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
74.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.2%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
17.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.67%
Born in Beechwood
94.61%
Native Born
5.39%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
4.96%
Naturalized
94.61% of Beechwood residents were born in the United States, with 78.67% having been born in Michigan. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,768 | -17 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 2,785 | -18 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 2,803 | 174 | 6.62% |
| 2021 | 2,629 | -337 | -11.36% |
| 2020 | 2,966 | -143 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 3,109 | -341 | -9.88% |
| 2018 | 3,450 | 265 | 8.32% |
| 2017 | 3,185 | -269 | -7.79% |
| 2016 | 3,454 | 615 | 21.66% |
| 2015 | 2,839 | -251 | -8.12% |
| 2014 | 3,090 | 213 | 7.4% |
| 2013 | 2,877 | -312 | -9.78% |
| 2012 | 3,189 | 22 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 3,167 | 152 | 5.04% |
| 2010 | 3,015 | 0 | 0% |