Beardstown, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,504
Unemployment
9.4%
Poverty
22.4%
Median Home
$71,000
Median Income
$43,425
Median Rent
$617
Beardstown SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
3
Affordability
9
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
3
Commute
9.5
Beardstown, IL Cost Of Living
84Beardstown's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Beardstown | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 45 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
Beardstown, IL Photos
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Rankings for Beardstown in Illinois
Map Of Beardstown, IL
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Population over time in Beardstown
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,504 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 5,902 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 6,004 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 6,109 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 6,217 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 6,336 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 6,271 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 6,193 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,199 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 5,994 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Beardstown
| Race | Beardstown | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.7% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.1% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 38.0% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Beardstown
| Gender | Beardstown | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Beardstown for adults over 25
| Education | Beardstown | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Beardstown, Illinois
| Income | Beardstown | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.2% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.9% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
