Demographics & People — Beardstown, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,047 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
| Median Age | 32.7 |
| Total Households | 2,124 |
| Family Households | 1,440 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5601 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,546 |
| Black or African American | 453 |
| Asian | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,373 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,680 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,269 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,704 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,534 |
| German | 597 |
| Irish | 331 |
| English | 330 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 298 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 290 |
| Subsaharan African | 252 |
Language
| English Only | 3,253 |
| Spanish | 1,860 |
| Population 5+ | 5,560 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 172 |
| Population 18+ | 4,204 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Beardstown, Illinois.