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Beecher

Illinois · 4,359 residents · 2.738 sq mi
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Beecher is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,800. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,326 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $256,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,359
+114%since 2000
from 2,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,592 / sq mi
+114%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
−5%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Beecher
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,162
+33%since 2000
from $23,454 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,969)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(36)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(111)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(3,892)
Black2.9%(128)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(274)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other1.1%(50)
Diversity Score24.9%(1,085)
Diversity Score
25
+354%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beecher, Illinois?

Beecher, Illinois has about 4,359 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beecher, Illinois?

The typical household in Beecher, Illinois earns about $77,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beecher, Illinois expensive?

In Beecher, Illinois, the median home is worth about $256,600, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Beecher, Illinois?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beecher, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beecher, Illinois?

About 5.1% of people in Beecher, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beecher, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Beecher, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,327 residents, a change of about 115 percent over that period.

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