Beaverville, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Beaverville, Illinois Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Beaverville, Illinois had a total population of 289, the 1095th largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $51,000, which is 39% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 39% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 6.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Unemployment rate of 9.9% is notably above the national average.

Beaverville Quick Facts

Population 289

Median Household Income $51,000

Median Home Value $96,300

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 9.9%

Median Age 56.3 years

Homeownership Rate 78.6%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%

High School Graduation Rate 95.8%

Diversity Index 2/100

Population 289 1095th of 1,445

Median Income $51,000 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 13.8% 11% higher than national

Median Home Value $96,300 below average

How Beaverville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	321	289	-10.0%
Median household income	$51,250	$51,000	-0.5%
Median home value	$95,900	$96,300	+0.4%

How Beaverville Compares

Median Household Income

Beaverville

$51,000

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Beaverville

$96,300

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.7%

$25K-$50K 24.0%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 18.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

14.3%

$10K-$15K

0.7%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

9.1%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

5.8%

$45K-$50K

6.5%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

0.7%

$150K-$200K

9.7%

$200K+

0.7%

Employment

9.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

55.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%

Renter 21.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

13.8%

18-34

11.1%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

31.8%

75+

18.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Beaverville Rankings in Illinois

#1095 Population of 1,445

#1148 Median Income of 1,374

#1249 Education of 1,444

#919 Home Value of 1,372

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Other Cities in Iroquois County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Watseka	4,780	$43,608	23.4%	$103,700
Gilman	1,612	$70,750	6.0%	$120,500
Onarga	1,430	$78,352	8.6%	$99,300
Clifton	1,385	$92,344	11.9%	$205,400
Sheldon	1,195	$44,280	19.2%	$78,000
Milford	1,052	$46,827	26.8%	$74,600
Ashkum	918	$78,365	5.2%	$150,600
Cissna Park	903	$56,667	14.6%	$130,300
Danforth	611	$54,625	26.7%	$151,200
Crescent City	456	$58,333	3.5%	$116,500

Cities Similar to Beaverville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Woodland	297	$51,932	$86,400	2.1%	5.8%
Royal Lakes	301	N/A	$54,300	3.3%	24.3%
Bay View Gardens	281	$52,679	$122,800	8.8%	18.9%
Taylor Ridge	276	N/A	$181,100	26.3%	6.5%
Donovan	281	$48,917	$87,100	14.8%	18.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 289, Beaverville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Beaverville is a small community located in Illinois, within Iroquois County. The total population is 289. It ranks as the 1095th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beaverville is 56.3 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 13.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beaverville is $51,000. This is 39% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $96,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Beaverville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Beaverville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.0% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (99.0% vs 58.1%).

Education

6.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Beaverville, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Beaverville, Illinois?

Beaverville, Illinois has a population of 289 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Beaverville, IL?

The median household income in Beaverville is $51,000, which is 37% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Beaverville, IL?

The poverty rate in Beaverville is 13.8%. This means approximately 40 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Beaverville, Illinois?

Beaverville's population is 99.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Beaverville, IL?

The median home value in Beaverville is $96,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Beaverville, Illinois?

6.7% of adults (25+) in Beaverville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.