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Bement, IL


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Bement, Illinois

Bement, Illinois, in Piatt county, is 21 miles E of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 127 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 1,784 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Bement

In Bement, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bement had a median family income of $47,652.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Bement Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bement that were owner-occupied was 80%.

Commuting

In Bement, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bement strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bement People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Bement, IL

Comparing Bement to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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