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 $65,840 with a poverty rate of 15.98%. The median age in Beardstown is 31.7 years: 30.3 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beardstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,850 | 65.43% |
| Two or more races | 742 | 12.61% |
| Other race | 588 | 9.99% |
| Black or African American | 407 | 6.92% |
| Native American | 100 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 97 | 1.65% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,992 | 2.9 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 840 | 3.96 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 727 | 1.23 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 304 | 3.4 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 121 | 4.31 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 359 | 10.08% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 5.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 360 | 10.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 4.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,532 | 43.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 387 | 10.87% |
| Some College | 572 | 16.06% |
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 | 2,127 | 1,852 | 244 |
| Hispanic | 1,055 | 670 | 216 |
| Other Race | 329 | 167 | 142 |
| Black | 236 | 172 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 233 | 161 | 0 |
| Islander | 96 | 74 | 0 |
| Asian | 71 | 71 | 36 |
| Native American | 41 | 37 | 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 asian people with a rate of 50.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,331 | $46,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,179 | $39,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,016 | $45,862 | $33,311 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,272 | $27,065 | $20,781 |
| Overall | $37,917 | $41,932 | $32,563 |
| Some College | $45,556 | $47,903 | $40,500 |
$37,917
Average Earnings
$41,932
Average Male
$32,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.77% of Beardstown residents speak only English, while 39.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,867 | 577 | 20.13% |
| Hispanic | 2,269 | 255 | 11.24% |
| Other | 588 | 130 | 22.11% |
| Black | 407 | 92 | 22.6% |
| Multiple | 742 | 28 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 97 | 6 | 6.19% |
| Native | 100 | 4 | 4% |
15.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.23%
Male Poverty Rate
22.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beardstown is Black, with 22.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beardstown is Multiple, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.74% |
| High School | 17.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.52% |
| Some College | 12.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.1% |
| Female Employed | 17.35% |
| Male Employed | 2.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,284 | $76,466 |
| Households | $58,804 | $65,840 |
| Married Families | $81,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,702 | $43,149 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
172
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 5.18% |
| Black | 21 | 8.08% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
63.43%
Born in Beardstown
78.26%
Native Born
21.74%
Foreign Born
16.86%
Non Citizen
4.88%
Naturalized
78.26% of Beardstown residents were born in the United States, with 63.43% having been born in Illinois. 16.86% 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% |