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Bement

Illinois · 1,462 residents (2025 est.) · 0.778 sq mi
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Bement has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,792
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,303 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,462 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bement
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,163 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,952
+78%since 2000
from $17,995 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+32.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+9%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,751)
Black0.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,695)
Black1.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(30)
Asian1.5%(27)
Other1.1%(19)
Diversity Score13.1%(234)
Diversity Score
13
+261%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bement, Illinois?

Bement, Illinois has about 1,792 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bement, Illinois?

The typical household in Bement, Illinois earns about $76,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bement, Illinois expensive?

In Bement, Illinois, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Bement, Illinois?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bement, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bement, Illinois?

About 7.0% of people in Bement, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bement, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bement, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 124 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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