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Beason

Illinois · 189 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 $37,500. Population has declined 13% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,900. The poverty rate of 53.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
189
−13%vs 2011
vs 217 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
435 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 500 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+82%vs 2011
vs 19.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
55100144188233201020202024Beason
2024142
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,258
−18%vs 2011
vs $16,254 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
53.3%
+15.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.309 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services13.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $64,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.1% in 2011
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−10%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
Diversity Score
3
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 20.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.8%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
Female
37.7%
−12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beason, Illinois?

Beason, Illinois has about 189 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beason, Illinois?

The typical household in Beason, Illinois earns about $37,500 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 $61,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Beason, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 53.3% of people in Beason, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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