State
County
Land Area (mi²)
25.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
234.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.36%
Growth Since 2010
-13.73%
World Population Review
Beardstown, Illinois Population 2021
6,021
Beardstown is a city located in Cass County Illinois. Beardstown has a 2020 population of 6,021. Beardstown is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -13.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,979 in 2010. Beardstown reached it's highest population of 6,979 in 2010.
The average household income in Beardstown is $53,149 with a poverty rate of 22.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $588 per month, and the median house value is $71,800. The median age in Beardstown is 36.4 years, 34 years for males, and 38 years for females.
Beardstown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beardstown was:
- White: 80.96%
- Black or African American: 9.83%
- Other race: 8.19%
- Two or more races: 1.02%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Beardstown, Illinois is 6,021 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,270.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,979.
Beardstown, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,158 | 80.96% |
| Black or African American | 626 | 9.83% |
| Some Other Race | 522 | 8.19% |
| Two or More Races | 65 | 1.02% |
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Beardstown Population by Race
Beardstown Population Pyramid $2021
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Beardstown Population by Age
Beardstown Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,499 | 2.5 | 67.3 |
| Married | 1,057 | 3.13 | 79.4 |
| Non Family | 897 | 1.22 | 61 |
| Female | 377 | 3.5 | 62.1 |
| Male | 168 | 3.21 | 36.3 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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Beardstown Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 343 | 8.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 703 | 16.77% |
| High School Graduate | 1,832 | 43.70% |
| Some College | 626 | 14.93% |
| Associates Degree | 249 | 5.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 7.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 3.39% |
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Beardstown Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Beardstown Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,760 | 2,414 | 293 |
| Hispanic | 1,141 | 534 | 127 |
| Black | 388 | 275 | 34 |
| Other Race | 290 | 130 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 35.29%.
Beardstown Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,563
Average Earnings
$36,359
Average Male
$24,489
Average Female
Beardstown Earnings by Educational Attainment
Beardstown Language by Age
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Beardstown Language
66.87% of Beardstown residents speak only English, while 33.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.36% of the population.
Beardstown Language
Beardstown Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,559 | 709 | 19.92% |
| Hispanic | 2,175 | 534 | 24.55% |
| Black | 621 | 151 | 24.32% |
| Other | 522 | 103 | 19.73% |
| Multiple | 65 | 12 | 18.46% |
22.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.69%
Male Poverty Rate
24.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Beardstown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beardstown is Hispanic, with 24.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beardstown is Multiple, with 18.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.99%.
Beardstown Poverty
Beardstown Poverty Rate by Education
Beardstown Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Beardstown Married by Age and Sex
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Beardstown Marriage
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 45-54.
Beardstown Marital Status by Race
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Beardstown Marital Status
Beardstown Veterans by War
Beardstown Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 7.73% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 2.30% |
| Other Race | 17 | 4.46% |
| Black | 13 | 3.04% |
Beardstown Veterans by Race
Beardstown Veterans by Education
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4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Beardstown Veterans by Education
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65%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Beardstown Employment by Age
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Beardstown Employment by Race
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Beardstown Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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79.19%
Native Born
20.81%
Foreign Born
15.88%
Non Citizen
4.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.19% of Beardstown residents were born in the United States, with 68.17% having been born in Illinois. 15.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Beardstown Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,021 | -83 | -1.36% |
| 2020 | 6,104 | -83 | -1.34% |
| 2019 | 6,187 | -83 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 6,270 | -96 | -1.51% |
| 2017 | 6,366 | -99 | -1.53% |
| 2016 | 6,465 | -89 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 6,554 | -127 | -1.90% |
| 2014 | 6,681 | -112 | -1.65% |
| 2013 | 6,793 | -76 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 6,869 | -105 | -1.51% |
| 2011 | 6,974 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 6,979 | 0.00% |