Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Beecher, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,728

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.9%3,776

Hispanic/Latino

11.7%555

Asian

3.7%174

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.6%121

Two or More

1.3%63

Black

0.8%39

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%162

High School Diploma

35.8%1,163

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%244

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%430

Associate's Degree

11.6%376

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%500

Master's Degree

7.1%232

Professional Degree

0.6%20

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$269,500

Median Renti

$1,078

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.4%1,415

Renter-Occupied

18.6%324

Total Units

1,803

Homeownership

81.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%23

$50K–$100K

2.9%41

$100K–$150K

2.7%38

$150K–$200K

11.2%159

$200K–$300K

45.4%643

$300K–$500K

36.1%511

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

164

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%17

2010–2019

4.4%79

2000–2009

43.2%779

1990–1999

8.7%156

1980–1989

10.7%193

1970–1979

8.4%151

1960–1969

10%181

1950–1959

4.8%86

1939 or earlier

8.9%161

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.9%1,529

Electricity

12.1%210

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,415

Mean Household Incomei

$145,950

Per Capita Incomei

$55,189

Poverty Ratei

2.6%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

2,579

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%19

$10K–$15K

2%35

$15K–$20K

4.4%76

$25K–$30K

0.7%12

$30K–$35K

5.2%91

$35K–$40K

1%18

$40K–$45K

3.1%54

$45K–$50K

1%18

$50K–$60K

9.8%170

$60K–$75K

7.4%129

$75K–$100K

11.6%202

$100K–$125K

16.3%283

$125K–$150K

2.2%39

$150K–$200K

21%365

$200K+

13.1%228

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,527

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,546

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

147(4% of civilian adults)