Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Beardstown, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,169

Median Agei

32.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.4%2,923

Hispanic/Latino

40.3%2,489

Black

7.4%459

Two or More

1.9%115

Asian

1.8%112

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.1%70

Other

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%240

High School Diploma

34.4%1,333

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%215

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%469

Associate's Degree

3.8%146

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%416

Master's Degree

3.8%146

Professional Degree

1.8%71

Doctorate

0.4%16

HS or Higher

78.8%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$82,100

Median Renti

$762

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%1,533

Renter-Occupied

34.1%795

Total Units

2,508

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

20.9%321

$50K–$100K

55.1%845

$100K–$150K

13.6%209

$150K–$200K

4%62

$200K–$300K

5%76

$300K–$500K

1.3%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

188

$500–$750

188

$750–$1,000

225

$1,000–$1,250

147

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%30

2000–2009

12.9%324

1990–1999

7.6%191

1980–1989

8.3%208

1970–1979

12.9%323

1960–1969

9.4%235

1950–1959

15.1%379

1940–1949

9.3%232

1939 or earlier

23.4%586

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.4%1,545

Electricity

27.7%646

Bottled/LP Gas

4.2%98

No Fuel

0.9%20

Solar

0.5%12

Other

0.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,587

Mean Household Incomei

$65,033

Per Capita Incomei

$24,304

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

2,721

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%80

$10K–$15K

6.1%141

$15K–$20K

7.5%175

$20K–$25K

3.2%74

$25K–$30K

6.9%160

$30K–$35K

3.7%87

$35K–$40K

3.5%81

$40K–$45K

4.2%97

$45K–$50K

4%93

$50K–$60K

6.4%149

$60K–$75K

16.5%383

$75K–$100K

17.1%397

$100K–$125K

8.6%200

$125K–$150K

5.4%126

$150K–$200K

2.6%60

$200K+

1.1%25

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

194

Avg. Tenant Renti

$462/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes92% occupied$549/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

202/PRAC22 homes96% occupied$397/mo rent

811/PRAC26 homes96% occupied$349/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,587/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

52.4%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

23.1%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

15.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

8.7%

Who Receives This Housing

70.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36.3% of subsidized households are minority

29.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,72027.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

889

Guatemala

Philippines

India

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,520

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,595

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

191(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.3%Insured

11.7%Uninsured