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Beardstown

Illinois · 5,951 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 $43,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,000. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,951
+3%since 2000
from 5,766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,644 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
−2%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Beardstown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,425
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,599
+50%since 2000
from $13,777 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(2,636)
Black11.1%(659)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(2,406)
Asian1.5%(90)
Other3.1%(186)
Diversity Score78.8%(4,687)
Diversity Score
79
+104%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.6%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
24.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beardstown, Illinois?

Beardstown, Illinois has about 5,951 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beardstown, Illinois?

The typical household in Beardstown, Illinois earns about $43,425 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 $71,000, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Beardstown, Illinois?

About 10.3% 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 22.4% 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 681 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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