Beardstown is a city located in Cass County Illinois. Beardstown has a 2024 population of 5,689. Beardstown is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -4.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,928 in 2020.
The average household income in Beardstown is $64,770 with a poverty rate of 13.15%. The median age in Beardstown is 31.7 years: 31.7 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beardstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,546 | 58.64% |
| Other race | 949 | 15.69% |
| Two or more races | 874 | 14.45% |
| Black or African American | 453 | 7.49% |
| Asian | 99 | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.84% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,124 | 2.8 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 932 | 3.67 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 684 | 1.19 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 367 | 3.43 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 141 | 3.18 | 39 | 61 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 324 | 8.73% |
| Associates Degree | 173 | 4.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 485 | 13.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 4.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,581 | 42.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 410 | 11.05% |
| Some College | 576 | 15.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,164 | 1,956 | 265 |
| Hispanic | 1,118 | 666 | 301 |
| Other Race | 482 | 273 | 229 |
| 2+ Races | 357 | 228 | 19 |
| Black | 266 | 205 | 49 |
| Asian | 82 | 82 | 35 |
| Islander | 72 | 59 | 0 |
| Native American | 34 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 47.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,964 | $41,908 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,833 | $41,944 | $76,167 |
| High School Graduate | $34,869 | $42,025 | $25,774 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,750 | $31,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,294 | $41,866 | $26,635 |
| Some College | $48,021 | $50,943 | $28,542 |
$37,294
Average Earnings
$41,866
Average Male
$26,635
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.51% of Beardstown residents speak only English, while 41.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,891 | 484 | 16.74% |
| Hispanic | 2,373 | 213 | 8.98% |
| Other | 949 | 89 | 9.38% |
| Black | 453 | 86 | 18.98% |
| Multiple | 874 | 81 | 9.27% |
| Native | 51 | 5 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 99 | 4 | 4.04% |
13.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.3%
Male Poverty Rate
17.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beardstown is Black, with 18.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beardstown is Asian, with 4.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.38% |
| High School | 12.95% |
| Some College | 8.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.09% |
| Female Employed | 16.65% |
| Male Employed | 3.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,250 | $71,555 |
| Households | $58,765 | $64,770 |
| Married Families | $71,510 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,692 | $45,084 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
185
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Korea | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 6.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.11%
Born in Beardstown
73.33%
Native Born
26.67%
Foreign Born
21.76%
Non Citizen
4.91%
Naturalized
73.33% of Beardstown residents were born in the United States, with 63.11% having been born in Illinois. 21.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,390 | -60 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 5,450 | -60 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 5,510 | -59 | -1.06% |
| 2026 | 5,569 | -60 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 5,629 | -60 | -1.05% |
| 2024 | 5,689 | -60 | -1.04% |
| 2023 | 5,749 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 5,769 | -69 | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 5,838 | -90 | -1.52% |
| 2020 | 5,928 | 494 | 9.09% |
| 2019 | 5,434 | -94 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 5,528 | -85 | -1.51% |
| 2017 | 5,613 | -75 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 5,688 | -82 | -1.42% |
| 2015 | 5,770 | -114 | -1.94% |
| 2014 | 5,884 | -102 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 5,986 | -69 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 6,055 | -90 | -1.46% |
| 2011 | 6,145 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 6,154 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,766 | 496 | 9.41% |
| 1990 | 5,270 | -1,068 | -16.85% |
| 1980 | 6,338 | 116 | 1.86% |
| 1970 | 6,222 | -72 | -1.14% |
| 1960 | 6,294 | 214 | 3.52% |
| 1950 | 6,080 | -425 | -6.53% |
| 1940 | 6,505 | 161 | 2.54% |
| 1930 | 6,344 | -767 | -10.79% |
| 1920 | 7,111 | 1,004 | 16.44% |
| 1910 | 6,107 | 1,280 | 26.52% |
| 1900 | 4,827 | 601 | 14.22% |
| 1890 | 4,226 | 1,091 | 34.8% |
| 1880 | 3,135 | 607 | 24.01% |
| 1870 | 2,528 | -2,862 | -53.1% |