Beech Grove city, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Beech Grove city, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Beech Grove city, Indiana has a total population of 15,082, the 62nd largest city in Indiana, with a median household income of $49,452, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

Beech Grove city Quick Facts

Population 15,082

Median Household Income $49,452

Median Home Value $169,500

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 36.4 years

Homeownership Rate 55.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

High School Graduation Rate 88.7%

Diversity Index 29/100

Population 15,082 62nd of 967

Median Income $49,452 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 10.3% 17% lower national

Median Home Value $169,500 above average

How Beech Grove city Compares

Median Household Income

Beech Grove city

$49,452

$70,051

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Beech Grove city

$169,500

$201,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.3%

$25K-$50K 31.7%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 21.2%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%

65.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.3%

Renter 44.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.3%

18-34

19.2%

35-54

27.9%

55-74

19.6%

75+

6.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Beech Grove city Rankings in Indiana

#62 Population of 967

#648 Median Income of 967

#270 Education of 967

#276 Home Value of 967

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Cities Similar to Beech Grove city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Frankfort city	15,536	$53,522	$122,800	11.9%	11.0%
Crawfordsville city	16,408	$49,327	$134,100	14.7%	18.6%
Bedford city	13,824	$50,253	$136,900	17.6%	15.4%
Vincennes city	16,676	$50,238	$98,700	16.1%	19.3%
Huntington city	17,026	$51,220	$104,300	18.1%	15.6%

Population Overview

Beech Grove city is a small city located in Indiana. The total population is 15,082. It ranks as the 62nd most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beech Grove city is 36.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beech Grove city is $49,452. This is 29% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $169,500. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Beech Grove city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Beech Grove city, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Beech Grove city, Indiana?

Beech Grove city, Indiana has a population of 15,082 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Beech Grove city, IN?

The median household income in Beech Grove city is $49,452, which is 37% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Beech Grove city, IN?

The poverty rate in Beech Grove city is 10.3%. This means approximately 1,529 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Beech Grove city, Indiana?

Beech Grove city's population is 83.4% White, 6.3% Black, 4.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Beech Grove city, IN?

The median home value in Beech Grove city is $169,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

How educated is Beech Grove city, Indiana?

22.0% of adults (25+) in Beech Grove city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.