Beardstown, Illinois
Beardstown: City in Illinois
About
Beardstown is a city located in the county of Cass in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,123 and a population density of 1,687 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,335 inhabitants.
The city was created 205 years ago in 1818.
Quick Facts about Beardstown
| Population : | 5,335 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cass County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 3.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,453 feet / 443 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1819 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:55:29 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 62618 |
| Density : | 1,470 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Beardstown is located at 40°1'3"N 90°25'27"W (40.0175500, -90.4242900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Beardstown
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Beardstown decreased by 14.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,123 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,145 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,055 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,986 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,884 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,770 | -1.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,688 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,613 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,528 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,434 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,335 | -1.86% | estimation process |
People born in Beardstown (17)
People born in Beardstown, including musician Red Norvo, politician James C. McLaughlin, football player Walter Flanigan, .
List
- Eddie Lyons (actor, film director (1886-1926)) he was born in 25/11/1886
- Jesse Wallace (Governor of American Samoa) he was born in 07/07/1899
- Andrew C. McLaughlin (American historian) he was born in 14/02/1861
- Dink Trout (American voice actor (1898-1950)) he was born in 18/06/1898
- Art Dufelmeier (American football player and coach (1923-2010)) he was born in 21/07/1923
- Harry Baujan (American football player and coach (1894-1976)) he was born in 24/05/1894
- Jamie Gilson (American children's writer) she was born in 04/07/1933
- Janice O'Hara (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player) she was born in 30/11/1918
- Julie Morrison (Illinois politician) she was born in 20/09/1956
- Leroy Buchiet (American football and basketball coach) he was born in 12/06/1892
- Milton Angier (American javelin thrower) he was born in 28/05/1899
- Richard Henry Mills (United States federal judge) he was born in 19/07/1929
- Fredricka Weber she was born in 22/12/1940
- Glen Seator (visual artist) he was born in 01/01/1956
Schools in Beardstown
College & universities near Beardstown, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145691 | Illinois College | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650-2299 |
| 146825 | MacMurray College | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650-2590 |
| 443173 | Mr John's School of Cosmetology & Nails-Jacksonville | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Beardstown, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Beardstown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Beardstown Post Office | Beardstown (IL) | 62618 |
| Bluff Spring Post Office | Bluff Springs (IL) | 62622 |
| Browning Post Office | Browning (IL) | 62624 |
| Arenzvill Post Office | Arenzville (IL) | 62611 |
| Rushvill Post Office | Rushville (IL) | 62681 |
Other cities in Cass County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cass County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,406 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Ashland | 1,169 | Village in Cass County, Illinois |
| Bluff Springs | 792 | Township in Cass County, Illinois |
| Chandlerville | 487 | Township in Cass County, Illinois, USA |
| Anderson | 375 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Hagener | 339 | Township in Cass County, Illinois |
| Arenzville | 313 | Township in Cass County, Illinois |
| Philadelphia | 198 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Newmansville | 45 | Township in Cass County, Illinois, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Beardstown distances to largest Illinois cities
