Beechwood, MI Demographics

A map of Beechwood's Population by Race

Beechwood, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,776, a large decrease from the 3,121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.7% White, 13.9% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, 4.4% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Beechwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Beechwood has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Beechwood, that probability was 52.5% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Beechwood is ranked the 253rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Beechwood was ranked the 235th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Beechwood's White Population

2,102 residents of Beechwood, or 75.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Beechwood is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Beechwood ranks 689th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beechwood's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Beechwood's population has increased from 63.8% to 75.7%.

Beechwood is more White than neighboring Holland (65.1% White), and Fennville (47.8% White). Beechwood is less White than neighboring Zeeland (80.5% White), Saugatuck (97% White), and Douglas (88.2% White).

Beechwood's Black Population

121 residents of Beechwood, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Beechwood is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Beechwood ranks 171st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beechwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 92.1%. Black residents' share of Beechwood's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.4%.

Beechwood is more Black than neighboring Holland (4.1% Black), Zeeland (2.1% Black), Saugatuck (0% Black), Douglas (0.2% Black), and Fennville (1.5% Black).

Beechwood's Asian Population

130 residents of Beechwood, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Beechwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Beechwood ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beechwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Asian residents' share of Beechwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Beechwood is more Asian than neighboring Holland (3.4% Asian), Zeeland (0% Asian), Saugatuck (0.7% Asian), Douglas (0% Asian), and Fennville (0% Asian).

Beechwood's Hispanic Population

387 residents of Beechwood, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Beechwood is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Beechwood ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beechwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Beechwood's population has decreased from 25.4% to 13.9%.

Beechwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Saugatuck (0.4% Hispanic), and Douglas (5.8% Hispanic). Beechwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Holland (23.6% Hispanic), Zeeland (16.1% Hispanic), and Fennville (46.7% Hispanic).

Beechwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Beechwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Beechwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Beechwood ranks 584th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beechwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Beechwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Beechwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holland (0.3% Native American/Other), Saugatuck (0.1% Native American/Other), and Douglas (0.2% Native American/Other).

Beechwood's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Beechwood, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Beechwood is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Beechwood ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beechwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Beechwood's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.3%.

Beechwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Holland (3.6% Multiracial), Saugatuck (1.8% Multiracial), Douglas (5.6% Multiracial), and Fennville (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.