Beardstown township is located in Cass County Illinois. Beardstown township has a 2024 population of 6,492. Beardstown township is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -3.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,711 in 2020.
The average household income in Beardstown township is $64,464 with a poverty rate of 13%. The median age in Beardstown township is 33 years: 33.6 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beardstown township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,110 | 61.99% |
| Other race | 949 | 14.31% |
| Two or more races | 879 | 13.26% |
| Black or African American | 467 | 7.04% |
| Asian | 99 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.77% |
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 | 2,406 | 2.71 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 1,094 | 3.55 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Non Family | 799 | 1.16 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 367 | 3.43 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 146 | 3.14 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 357 | 8.51% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 4.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 529 | 12.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 166 | 3.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,829 | 43.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 478 | 11.39% |
| Some College | 631 | 15.03% |
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 | 2,569 | 2,308 | 313 |
| Hispanic | 1,180 | 680 | 301 |
| Other Race | 482 | 273 | 229 |
| 2+ Races | 362 | 233 | 19 |
| Black | 280 | 219 | 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 | $37,083 | $43,750 | $35,378 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,833 | $41,944 | $76,167 |
| High School Graduate | $36,700 | $44,074 | $25,595 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,786 | $40,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,153 | $43,519 | $27,340 |
| Some College | $47,250 | $51,179 | $31,607 |
$39,153
Average Earnings
$43,519
Average Male
$27,340
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.85% of Beardstown township residents speak only English, while 39.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,381 | 503 | 14.88% |
| Hispanic | 2,447 | 261 | 10.67% |
| Other | 949 | 89 | 9.38% |
| Black | 467 | 86 | 18.42% |
| Multiple | 879 | 81 | 9.22% |
| Native | 51 | 5 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 99 | 4 | 4.04% |
13%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.25%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beardstown township is Black, with 18.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beardstown township is Asian, with 4.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.82% |
| High School | 11.66% |
| Some College | 8.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.09% |
| Female Employed | 15.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.43% |
| Male Employed | 2.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,886 | $72,985 |
| Households | $58,179 | $64,464 |
| Married Families | $71,554 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,395 | $42,701 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
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
235
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| Korea | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 110 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 7.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
65.73%
Born in Beardstown township
75.6%
Native Born
24.4%
Foreign Born
19.92%
Non Citizen
4.48%
Naturalized
75.6% of Beardstown township residents were born in the United States, with 65.73% having been born in Illinois. 19.92% 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 | 6,387 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 6,408 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 6,429 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 6,450 | -21 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 6,471 | -21 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 6,492 | -21 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 6,513 | -21 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 6,534 | -76 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 6,610 | -101 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 6,711 | 535 | 8.66% |
| 2019 | 6,176 | -107 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 6,283 | -94 | -1.47% |
| 2017 | 6,377 | -82 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 6,459 | -90 | -1.37% |
| 2015 | 6,549 | -126 | -1.89% |
| 2014 | 6,675 | -115 | -1.69% |
| 2013 | 6,790 | -75 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 6,865 | -101 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 6,966 | -9 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 6,975 | 0 | 0% |