Beechwood, MS

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2023 Population

3,708

6.92% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.9

7.6% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.4%

25.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$88,653

17.5% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$239,400

17.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,583

15% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Beechwood, MS had a population of 3.71k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $88,653. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Beechwood, MS grew from 3,468 to 3,708, a 6.92% increase and its median household income grew from $75,450 to $88,653, a 17.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Beechwood, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.54%).

None of the households in Beechwood, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Beechwood, MS are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Beechwood, MS was $239,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Beechwood, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Beechwood, MS was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Beechwood, MS is home to a population of 3.71k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.59% of Beechwood, MS residents were born outside of the country (59 people).

In 2023, there were 1.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.01k people) in Beechwood, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 115 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Beechwood, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Beechwood, MS was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Beechwood, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Beechwood, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.01k ± 518
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.4k ± 470
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
115 ± 223

2.48%

Hispanic Population

92 people

2.48% of the people in Beechwood, MS are hispanic (92 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Beechwood, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,383 ± 3,134 people
India
5,084 ± 1,749 people
Guatemala
3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

Foreign-Born Population

1.59%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

59 people

0.577%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

20 people

As of 2023, 1.59% of Beechwood, MS residents (59 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Beechwood, MS was 0.577%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Beechwood, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
145 ± 128
Gulf War (1990s)
34 ± 51
Gulf War (2001-)
14 ± 30

Beechwood, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Beechwood, MS employs 1.58k people. The largest industries in Beechwood, MS are Retail Trade (292 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (213 people), and Educational Services (163 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($152,826), Public Administration ($87,266), and Construction ($85,833).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.58k

2023 Value

± 343

15%

1 Year growth

± 27.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Beechwood, MS grew at a rate of 15%, from 1.38k employees to 1.58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Beechwood, MS, are Production Occupations (266 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (230 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (131 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Beechwood, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.58k

2023 Value

± 343

15%

1 Year growth

± 27.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Beechwood, MS grew at a rate of 15%, from 1.38k employees to 1.58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Beechwood, MS, are Retail Trade (292 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (213 people), and Educational Services (163 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Beechwood, MS, though some of these residents may live in Beechwood, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,191

Median earning men ± $24,120

$45,781

Median earning women ± $8,264

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($86,953), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($86,765), and Construction ($86,075).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($127,833), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,542), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,737).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Beechwood, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Beechwood, MS was $239,400 in 2023, which is 0.789 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $204,300 to $239,400, a 17.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Beechwood, MS is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Beechwood, MS have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Beechwood, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Beechwood, MS is $88,653. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Beechwood, MS was Census Tract 9509.02 with a value of $80,256, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $80,042 and $46,346.

Housing

Property

$239,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,791

$918

Median Property Taxes

±$227

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Beechwood, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Beechwood, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2023

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.8% of the housing units in Beechwood, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Beechwood, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9509.02
Census Tract 9506
Census Tract 9505

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Beechwood, MS was Census Tract 9509.02 with a value of $80,256, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $80,042 and $46,346.

The following map shows all of the places in Beechwood, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,653

Median Household Income

± $6,419

1.26k

Number of Households

± 278

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.26k households in Beechwood, MS grew to $88,653 from the previous year's value of $75,450.

The following chart displays the households in Beechwood, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Beechwood, MS is from Mississippi.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.8%)
Worked At Home (9.85%)
Carpooled (3.85%)

In 2023, 85.8% of workers in Beechwood, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.85%) and those who carpooled to work (3.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Beechwood, MS have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Beechwood, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Beechwood, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Beechwood, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Beechwood, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Beechwood, MS (455 out of 3.66k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 12 - 14.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Beechwood, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Beechwood, MS has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.485% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Warren County, MS see 1661 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.81% decrease from the previous year (1745 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1676 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 182 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,661 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Warren County, MS

Primary care physicians in Warren County, MS see an average of 1,661 patients per year. This represents a 4.81% decrease from the previous year (1,745 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Warren County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29% under 18 years, 10.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.79%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

0.485%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Beechwood, MS grew by 38.9% from 6.33% to 8.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Beechwood, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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