Bement, Illinois
Bement: city in Illinois, United States of America
About
Bement is a city located in the county of Piatt in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,730 and a population density of 2,136 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,661 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bement
| Population | 1,661 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Piatt County |
| Postal code | 61813 |
| Plate code | 217 |
| Area | 0.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9220,-88.5720 |
| Altitude | 2,251 feet / 686 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:54:13 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,051 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bement is located at 39°55'19"N 88°34'19"W (39.9219800, -88.5720100).
Bement map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bement decreased by 4.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,730 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,738 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,719 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,697 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,688 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,678 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,690 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,681 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,676 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,671 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,661 | -0.6% | estimation process |
People born in Bement (2)
People born in Bement, including football player Roy Adkins, American-football player Lenny High, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bement, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148292 | Richland Community College | Decatur (IL) | 62521-8512 |
| 147439 | Mr John's School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nails-Decatur | Decatur (IL) | 62521 |
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
| 475653 | Reflections Academy of Beauty | Decatur (IL) | 62523-1208 |
| 145637 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign (IL) | 61820-5711 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bement, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bement.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bemen Post Office | Bement (IL) | 61813 |
| Ivesdal Post Office | Ivesdale (IL) | 61851 |
| Monticell Post Office | Monticello (IL) | 61856 |
| Cerro Gord Post Office | Cerro Gordo (IL) | 61818 |
| Hammond Post Office | Hammond (IL) | 61929 |
Other cities in Piatt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Piatt County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 5,557 | City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
| Blue Ridge | 1,416 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Cerro Gordo | 1,337 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mansfield | 939 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hammond | 478 | Village in Illinois |
| De Land | 423 | Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
| Cisco | 242 | Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bement distances to largest Illinois cities