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Bement

Illinois · 1,484 residents · 0.778 sq mi
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Bement has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 300 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,484
−17%since 2000
from 1,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,907 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+17%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bement
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,722
+48%since 2000
from $17,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,386)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score9%(133)
Diversity Score
9
+148%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bement, Illinois?

Bement, Illinois has about 1,484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bement, Illinois?

The typical household in Bement, Illinois earns about $47,917 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 $88,500, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Bement, Illinois?

About 12.9% 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 7.3% of people in Bement, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bement, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bement, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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