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Beason

Illinois · 142 residents · 0.434 sq mi
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Beason has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $104,200. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
+4%since 2023
from 136 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
327 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 313 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+24%since 2023
from 42.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
55100144188233201020202024Beason
2024142
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,208
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,235 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,013
−8%since 2023
from $31,649 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
−15%since 2023
from 0.299 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.9
+24%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.8%(21)
Diversity Score31.5%(45)
Diversity Score
32
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−1%since 2023
from 24.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
Female
52.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.7%
+24.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beason, Illinois?

Beason, Illinois has about 142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beason, Illinois?

The typical household in Beason, Illinois earns about $55,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beason, Illinois expensive?

In Beason, Illinois, the median home is worth about $104,200.

How educated are people in Beason, Illinois?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beason, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beason, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Beason, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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