Beardstown
City in Cass County, Illinois

Beardstown is a city in Cass County, Illinois, with 5,951 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 443 ft (135 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Browning, 8.6 miles N.
- 5,951residents (2020 Census)
- 443 ftelevation · 135 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.5 km²
- 1,626 / sq mipopulation density
- 62618ZIP code
About Beardstown
Beardstown is a city in Cass County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5,951 at the 2020 census. The public schools are in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15.
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Living in Beardstown
- Median household income
- $60,587
- Median home value
- $82,100
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Beardstown had 5,951 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,951 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,626 per sq mi (628 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beardstown at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,951 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.66 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0102° N, 90.4309° W |
| ZIP code | 62618 |
| Official website | cityofbeardstown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1704351 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beardstown
- Browning8.6 mi N
- Arenzville9.5 mi S
- Rushville10.4 mi NW
- Ripley11.0 mi W
- Virginia12.3 mi E
- Concord13.8 mi S
- Meredosia14.0 mi SW
- Versailles14.9 mi SW
- Chandlerville15.0 mi E
- Astoria15.5 mi N
- Literberry16.5 mi SE
- Chapin16.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Beardstown
What county is Beardstown in?
Beardstown is in Cass County, Illinois.
What is the population of Beardstown, IL?
5,951 people lived in Beardstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beardstown, IL?
The ZIP code of Beardstown is 62618.
What is the elevation of Beardstown?
443 feet (135 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beardstown?
Browning (8.6 mi), Arenzville (9.5 mi), Rushville (10.4 mi), Ripley (11.0 mi), Virginia (12.3 mi).
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