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Beardstown Community Unit School District 15
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 7,549. The median household income is $65,116 and the median age is 35.9.
7,549
Population
77
People / sq mi
$65,116
Median Income
35.9
Median Age
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 covers 98 sq mi of land at 77.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 40.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$65,116
Median Household Income
$29,584
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$89,200
Median Home Value
$752
Median Rent
71.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
82.0%
High School+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 serves a community with a population of 7,549 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 is $65,116, with a per capita income of $29,584. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 is 60.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 40.0% Asian, and 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Beardstown Community Unit School District 15, 82.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 is $89,200, with a median rent of $752. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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Data for Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1705310).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.