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Beason

Illinois · 147 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 $39,583. Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 45 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
147
−23%since 2019
from 192 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
339 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 442 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+18%since 2019
from 40.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
55100144188233201020202024Beason
2024142
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,183 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,737
+20%since 2019
from $16,397 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing22%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $57,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
13.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+4%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99%(190)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98%(144)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(7)
Diversity Score
5
+95%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−37%since 2019
from 33.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
88.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 74.0% in 2019
Female
28.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beason, Illinois?

Beason, Illinois has about 147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beason, Illinois?

The typical household in Beason, Illinois earns about $39,583 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 $61,000.

How educated are people in Beason, Illinois?

About 9.0% 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 0.0% of people in Beason, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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