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Beardstown

Illinois · 6,123 residents · 3.619 sq mi
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Beardstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,100. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,123
+6%since 2000
from 5,766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,692 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
−1%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Beardstown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,979
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,104 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,447
+19%since 2000
from $13,777 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+33%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(4,650)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(1,032)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(2,225)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(3,741)
Black5.3%(322)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(1,994)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other1.9%(118)
Diversity Score66.1%(4,047)
Diversity Score
66
+71%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beardstown, Illinois?

Beardstown, Illinois has about 6,123 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beardstown, Illinois?

The typical household in Beardstown, Illinois earns about $31,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beardstown, Illinois expensive?

In Beardstown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Beardstown, Illinois?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Beardstown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beardstown, Illinois?

About 17.1% of people in Beardstown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beardstown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Beardstown, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 853 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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