Beardstown township, Illinois
Beardstown township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Beardstown township is a geographic entity located in Cass County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,448. The land area covers 25.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,448 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.8 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,535 | ±154 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,738 | ±156 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,535 | ±154 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 203 | ±112 |
| Median Home Value | $83,900 | ±$5,734 |
| Median Gross Rent | $752 | ±$152 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,576 | ±$5,859 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,050 | ±$2,258 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 914 | ±261 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,818 | ±201 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.3% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BEARDSTOWN
GUS Population: 6,575 (2024)
ID: 102904
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
405 W MAIN ST, BEARDSTOWN IL 62618-1133
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COUNTY OF CASS
GUS Population: 12,713 (2024)
ID: 184897
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CASS COUNTY TREASURER
100 E SPRINGFIELD ST, VIRGINIA IL 62691-1322
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Beardstown | 05-12 | Beardstown, IL | |
| Regular School Beardstown | PK-04 | Beardstown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Meredosia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Meredosia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Meredosia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rushville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Rushville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Concord, IL | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-17 | BEARDSTOWN, IL | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-11 | ARENZVILLE, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Illinois College
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College | 21.3 mi away | 1101 West College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650-2299 |
2172453000
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BEARDSTOWN HOUSTON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 13 BOULEVARD ROAD, BEARDSTOWN, IL, 62618 |
(217) 323-4204
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RUSHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 514 MAPLE AVENUE, RUSHVILLE, IL, 62681 |
(217) 322-3030
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VIRGINIA MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 100 NORTH MAIN STREET, VIRGINIA, IL, 62691 |
(217) 452-3846
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M-C RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 304 MAIN STREET, MEREDOSIA, IL, 62665 |
(217) 584-1571
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ASTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 220 WEST BROADWAY STREET, ASTORIA, IL, 61501 |
(309) 329-2423
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BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 143 WEST MAIN STREET, MOUNT STERLING, IL, 62353 |
(217) 773-2013
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BLUFFS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 110 NORTH BLUFF STREET, BLUFFS, IL, 62621 |
(217) 754-3804
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VERMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | EAST 4TH AND MAIN STREETS, VERMONT, IL, 61484 |
(309) 784-6291
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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 201 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE, JACKSONVILLE, IL, 62650 |
(217) 243-5435
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RUSHVILLE, IL US, located 10.8 miles from Beardstown township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.9° | 17.0° | 25.0° | 1.78" | — |
| February | 38.1° | 21.0° | 29.5° | 2.09" | — |
| March | 49.8° | 30.7° | 40.3° | 2.60" | — |
| April | 62.3° | 41.5° | 51.9° | 3.88" | — |
| May | 72.2° | 52.4° | 62.3° | 5.33" | — |
| June | 81.0° | 61.6° | 71.3° | 5.01" | — |
| July | 84.5° | 65.2° | 74.9° | 4.03" | — |
| August | 83.2° | 63.1° | 73.1° | 3.75" | — |
| September | 77.0° | 55.3° | 66.2° | 3.92" | — |
| October | 64.8° | 43.6° | 54.2° | 3.43" | — |
| November | 50.3° | 32.5° | 41.4° | 2.67" | — |
| December | 38.5° | 22.8° | 30.6° | 2.41" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Beardstown city | City | 0.5 mi | — |
| Arenzville village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
| Browning village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Rushville city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Ripley village | Village | 10.9 mi | — |
| Virginia city | City | 12.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1701704364. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.