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 $65,993 with a poverty rate of 14.97%. The median age in Beardstown township is 35.4 years: 32.3 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beardstown township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,609 | 68.94% |
| Two or more races | 747 | 11.17% |
| Other race | 616 | 9.21% |
| Black or African American | 417 | 6.24% |
| Native American | 100 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 97 | 1.45% |
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 | 2,349 | 2.8 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 1,080 | 3.71 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Non Family | 839 | 1.21 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 304 | 3.4 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 126 | 4.21 | 19.8 | 80.2 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 405 | 9.54% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 5.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 421 | 9.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 166 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,901 | 44.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 455 | 10.72% |
| Some College | 652 | 15.36% |
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 | 2,724 | 2,386 | 323 |
| Hispanic | 1,131 | 695 | 216 |
| Other Race | 351 | 174 | 142 |
| Black | 246 | 182 | 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 | $33,576 | $46,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,893 | $39,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,838 | $46,220 | $30,481 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,731 | $34,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,234 | $43,444 | $31,008 |
| Some College | $40,250 | $48,065 | $36,058 |
$38,234
Average Earnings
$43,444
Average Male
$31,008
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.83% of Beardstown township residents speak only English, while 36.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,543 | 602 | 16.99% |
| Hispanic | 2,380 | 291 | 12.23% |
| Other | 616 | 130 | 21.1% |
| Black | 417 | 92 | 22.06% |
| Multiple | 747 | 28 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 97 | 6 | 6.19% |
| Native | 100 | 4 | 4% |
14.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.19%
Male Poverty Rate
20.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beardstown township is Black, with 22.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beardstown township is Multiple, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.29% |
| High School | 14.44% |
| Some College | 10.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.1% |
| Female Employed | 15.29% |
| Male Employed | 2.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,056 | $77,616 |
| Households | $59,918 | $65,993 |
| Married Families | $77,424 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,689 | $41,434 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
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
236
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 5.97% |
| Black | 21 | 7.78% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
66.72%
Born in Beardstown township
80.54%
Native Born
19.46%
Foreign Born
15.06%
Non Citizen
4.4%
Naturalized
80.54% of Beardstown township residents were born in the United States, with 66.72% having been born in Illinois. 15.06% 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% |