Bement, IL

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Bement Overview

1,549
TOTAL POPULATION
749
MALE POPULATION
800
FEMALE POPULATION
93.62
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,485
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,477
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,011
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
961
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bement Zip Codes

Bement Area Codes

Race in Bement

The most populous races in Bement are White / Caucasian (1,483 | 95.7%), Black / African American (47 | 3.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (21 | 1.4%).
Race in Bement
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American473.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino211.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,48395.7%
Two or more Races191.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,549100.0%

Ancestry in Bement

The most populous ancestries reported in Bement are German (316 | 20.4%), Irish (307 | 19.8%), English (177 | 11.4%), American (108 | 7.0%), and Italian (55 | 3.5%), together accounting for 62.2% of all Bement residents.
Ancestry in Bement
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1087.0%
British332.1%
Cherokee20.1%
Danish30.2%
Dutch362.3%
English17711.4%
European291.9%
French151.0%
French Canadian40.3%
German31620.4%
Irish30719.8%
Italian553.5%
Mexican140.9%
Norwegian60.4%
Polish100.6%
Scandinavian20.1%
Scotch-Irish201.3%
Scottish241.5%
Spaniard70.4%
Swedish191.2%
Welsh161.0%
West Indian130.8%
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Immigrants in Bement

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bement came from Latin America (12 | 0.8%), Central America (9 | 0.6%), Mexico (9 | 0.6%), Caribbean (3 | 0.2%), and Trinidad and Tobago (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.3% of all Bement residents.
Immigrants in Bement
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean30.2%
Central America90.6%
Latin America120.8%
Mexico90.6%
Trinidad and Tobago30.2%
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Sex and Age in Bement

Sex and Age in Bement

The most populous age groups in Bement are 15 to 19 Years (72 | 9.6%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (89 | 11.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bement
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (4.7%)38 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years27 (3.6%)48 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years26 (3.5%)30 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years72 (9.6%)63 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years65 (8.7%)25 (3.1%)
25 to 29 Years23 (3.1%)48 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years39 (5.2%)58 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years58 (7.7%)65 (8.1%)
40 to 44 Years60 (8.0%)48 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years52 (6.9%)89 (11.1%)
50 to 54 Years55 (7.3%)43 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years43 (5.7%)64 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years70 (9.3%)64 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years43 (5.7%)31 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years37 (4.9%)38 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years21 (2.8%)31 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years12 (1.6%)7 (0.9%)
85 Years and over11 (1.5%)10 (1.3%)
Total749 (100.0%)800 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bement

Median Family Size in Bement

The median family size in Bement is 3.04 persons per family, with single female/mother families (56 | 14.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (299 | 79.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bement
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple299 (79.7%)2.97
Single Male/Father20 (5.3%)3.10
Single Female/Mother56 (14.9%)3.38
Total Families375 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Bement

The median household size in Bement is 2.38 persons per household, with single male/father households (20 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.5 persons per household. non-family households (260 | 40.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bement
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple299 (47.1%)2.99
Single Male/Father20 (3.2%)4.50
Single Female/Mother56 (8.8%)4.07
Non-family260 (40.9%)1.15
Total Households635 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bement

Out of a total of 635 households in Bement, 375 (59.1%) are family households, while 260 (40.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 162, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 223.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bement
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-223 (35.1%)
2-Person Households162 (25.5%)37 (5.8%)
3-Person Households92 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households97 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households21 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total375 (59.1%)260 (40.9%)

Female Fertility in Bement

Fertility by Age in Bement

Average fertility rate in Bement is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bement
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years13 (76.5%)99.0
35 to 50 years4 (23.5%)19.0
Total17 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bement

52.9% of women with births (17) in Bement are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 61.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bement
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)

Fertility by Education in Bement

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bement
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree17 (100.0%)395.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total17 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bement

47.1% of women with births in Bement are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 52.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 47.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bement
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)

Income in Bement

Income Overview in Bement

Per Capita Income in Bement is $31,485, while median incomes of families and households are $86,477 and $67,011 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,549$31,485
Median Family Income375$86,477
Mean Family Income375$91,030
Median Household Income635$67,011
Mean Household Income635$74,163
Income Deficit375$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,54930.76%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,54969.24¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5490.38

Earnings by Sex in Bement

Average Earnings in Bement are $34,077, $42,411 for men and $29,365 for women, a difference of 30.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Bement
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male491 (49.4%)$42,411
Female502 (50.5%)$29,365
Total993 (100.0%)$34,077

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bement

The most common earnings brackets in Bement are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (54 | 11.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (63 | 12.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bement
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (4.7%)29 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99921 (4.3%)9 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (2.6%)22 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (1.2%)16 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49920 (4.1%)57 (11.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99918 (3.7%)16 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (0.8%)14 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (1.2%)14 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49917 (3.5%)19 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (2.4%)8 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99954 (11.0%)63 (12.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99913 (2.6%)38 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99925 (5.1%)31 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (3.5%)60 (11.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99950 (10.2%)21 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99927 (5.5%)24 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (8.4%)25 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99944 (9.0%)18 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (11.0%)11 (2.2%)
$100,000+26 (5.3%)7 (1.4%)
Total491 (100.0%)502 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bement

Average earnings in Bement are $49,632 for men and $33,266 for women, a difference of 33.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,583, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $21,696. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,833, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,815.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bement
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$21,696$0
High School Diploma$49,444$29,815
College or Associate's Degree$49,750$34,205
Bachelor's Degree$52,000$37,813
Graduate Degree$79,583$60,833
Total$49,632$33,266

Family Income in Bement

Family Income Brackets in Bement

According to the Bement family income data, there are 110 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bement
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00030.8%
$10,000 to $14,99930.8%
$15,000 to $24,999154.0%
$25,000 to $34,99982.1%
$35,000 to $49,9996918.4%
$50,000 to $74,9995113.6%
$75,000 to $99,9997319.5%
$100,000 to $149,99911029.3%
$150,000 to $199,999349.1%
$200,000+92.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bement

4-person families (76 | 20.3%) account for the highest median family income in Bement with $105,417 per family, while 2-person families (187 | 49.9%) have the highest median income of $37,396 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bement
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families187 (49.9%)$74,792
3-Person Families91 (24.3%)$100,208
4-Person Families76 (20.3%)$105,417
5-Person Families21 (5.6%)$91,250
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total375 (100.0%)$86,477

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bement

The median family income in Bement is $86,477, with families comprising 3+ earners (61) having the highest median family income of $116,339, while families with no earners (40) have the lowest median family income of $48,125, accounting for 16.3% and 10.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bement
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners40 (10.7%)$48,125
1 Earner68 (18.1%)$52,500
2 Earners206 (54.9%)$86,354
3+ Earners61 (16.3%)$116,339
Total375 (100.0%)$86,477

Household Income in Bement

Household Income Brackets in Bement

With 148 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bement, accounting for 23.3% of all households. In contrast, only 12 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bement
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000345.4%
$10,000 to $14,999294.6%
$15,000 to $24,999386.0%
$25,000 to $34,9996410.1%
$35,000 to $49,9998112.8%
$50,000 to $74,9999014.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910516.5%
$100,000 to $149,99914823.3%
$150,000 to $199,999345.4%
$200,000+121.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bement

The median household income in Bement is $67,011, with the highest median household income of $85,156 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 254 households (40.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 18 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bement
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years18 (2.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years215 (33.9%)$81,250
45 to 64 Years254 (40.0%)$85,156
65+ Years148 (23.3%)$46,750
Total635 (100.0%)$67,011

Poverty in Bement

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bement

With 6.0% poverty level for males and 8.4% for females among the residents of Bement, 75 year old and over males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (24.1%) and 6 females (15.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bement
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)4 (7.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (10.4%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)6 (15.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years6 (5.1%)15 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years8 (7.5%)10 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years17 (15.0%)14 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.7%)6 (8.7%)
75 Years and over7 (24.1%)2 (6.2%)
Total44 (6.0%)65 (8.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bement

According to the poverty statistics in Bement, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bement
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (91.4%)38 (100.0%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (100.0%)52 (92.9%)
12 to 14 Years19 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
15 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years29 (100.0%)43 (89.6%)
18 to 24 Years88 (100.0%)34 (85.0%)
25 to 34 Years62 (100.0%)103 (97.2%)
35 to 44 Years112 (94.9%)98 (86.7%)
45 to 54 Years99 (92.5%)122 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years96 (85.0%)106 (88.3%)
65 to 74 Years77 (96.3%)63 (91.3%)
75 Years and over22 (75.9%)30 (93.8%)
Total690 (94.0%)711 (91.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bement

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bement show that 1.3% or 4 of the total 299 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.1%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bement
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children182 (97.9%)4 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (98.7%)4 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bement

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bement
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (12.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (10.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bement

The poverty data for Bement shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 6 of the single-parent households (7.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (2.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (9.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bement
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (9.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (1.3%)6 (7.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Bement

Employment by Class of Employer in Bement

Among the 923 employed individuals in Bement, private company employees (645 | 69.9%), local government employees (83 | 9.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (75 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bement
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees64569.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)91.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)475.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations758.1%
Local Government Employees839.0%
State Government Employees505.4%
Federal Government Employees111.2%
Unpaid Family Workers30.3%
Total923100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bement

According to the labor force statistics for Bement, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,325), 72.5% or 961 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 35 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 90 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.9% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bement
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years68 (59.1%)6 (8.8%)
20 to 24 Years90 (100.0%)4 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years68 (95.8%)2 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years86 (88.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years221 (95.7%)6 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years213 (89.1%)4 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years88 (82.2%)6 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years78 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (26.2%)7 (17.9%)
75 Years and over10 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total961 (72.5%)35 (3.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bement

According to labor force statistics for Bement, 85.8% of individuals (754) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (879) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 18 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 96.4% or 294 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.0% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bement
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25 (92.6%)6 (24.0%)
High School Diploma320 (76.7%)16 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree294 (96.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher115 (88.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total754 (85.8%)21 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bement

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bement are Community & Social Service (78 | 8.4%), Management (56 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (49 | 5.3%), Business & Financial (32 | 3.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (21 | 2.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bement

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bement, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (93.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bement
OccupationMaleFemale
Management41 (73.2%)15 (26.8%)
Business & Financial13 (40.6%)19 (59.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (7.7%)72 (92.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (6.1%)46 (93.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)73 (37.2%)123 (62.8%)
Total (Overall)469 (50.6%)457 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bement are Healthcare Support (54 | 5.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (53 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (44 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (18 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Bement

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bement, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (68.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bement
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving24 (45.3%)29 (54.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance30 (68.2%)14 (31.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)60 (34.3%)115 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)469 (50.6%)457 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bement are Office & Administration (159 | 17.2%), and Sales & Related (56 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bement

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bement
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related24 (42.9%)32 (57.1%)
Office & Administration18 (11.3%)141 (88.7%)
Total (Category)42 (19.5%)173 (80.5%)
Total (Overall)469 (50.6%)457 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bement are Construction & Extraction (85 | 9.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (42 | 4.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (20 | 2.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bement

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bement
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)469 (50.6%)457 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bement are Production (104 | 11.2%), Material Moving (66 | 7.1%), and Transportation (23 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bement

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bement
OccupationMaleFemale
Production87 (83.7%)17 (16.4%)
Transportation19 (82.6%)4 (17.4%)
Material Moving41 (62.1%)25 (37.9%)
Total (Category)147 (76.2%)46 (23.8%)
Total (Overall)469 (50.6%)457 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bement

Employment Industries in Bement

The major employment industries in Bement include Manufacturing (173 | 18.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (151 | 16.3%), Construction (105 | 11.3%), Educational Services (104 | 11.2%), and Retail Trade (94 | 10.2%).
Employment Industries in Bement

Employment Industries by Sex in Bement

The Bement industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (94.7%), and Public Administration (88.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bement
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing114 (65.9%)59 (34.1%)
Wholesale Trade24 (85.7%)4 (14.3%)
Retail Trade39 (41.5%)55 (58.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing28 (68.3%)13 (31.7%)
Utilities6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Information5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Finance & Insurance12 (25.5%)35 (74.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services38 (36.5%)66 (63.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (5.3%)143 (94.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services24 (51.1%)23 (48.9%)
Public Administration3 (12.0%)22 (88.0%)
Total469 (50.6%)457 (49.3%)

Education in Bement

School Enrollment in Bement

The most common levels of schooling among the 316 students in Bement are high school (115 | 36.4%), elementary school (55 | 17.4%), and middle school (52 | 16.5%).
School Enrollment in Bement
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3410.8%
Kindergarten206.3%
Elementary School5517.4%
Middle School5216.5%
High School11536.4%
College / Undergraduate3210.1%
Graduate / Professional82.5%
Total316100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bement

Out of a total of 316 students who are enrolled in schools in Bement, 37 (11.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 279 (88.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (57.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bement
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds21 (72.4%)8 (27.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old71 (94.7%)4 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds51 (91.1%)5 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds92 (94.9%)5 (5.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds27 (71.1%)11 (28.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
35 Years and over10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total279 (88.3%)37 (11.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bement

Education (57 | 29.2%), business (29 | 14.9%), psychology (20 | 10.3%), arts & humanities (19 | 9.7%), and liberal arts & history (16 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 195 individuals in Bement who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bement
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics63.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural136.7%
Physical & Health Sciences105.1%
Psychology2010.3%
Social Sciences31.5%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology105.1%
Business2914.9%
Education5729.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History168.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications126.1%
Arts & Humanities199.7%
Total195100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bement

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bement

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bement are males with 2 vehicles (130, accounting for 27.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (152, making up 28.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bement
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (1.9%)12 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle87 (18.5%)61 (13.4%)
2 Vehicles130 (27.7%)152 (33.5%)
3 Vehicles101 (21.5%)108 (23.8%)
4 Vehicles109 (23.2%)90 (19.8%)
5 or more Vehicles33 (7.0%)31 (6.8%)
Total469 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bement

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bement are less than 5 minutes (132 commuters, 15.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (124 commuters, 14.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (99 commuters, 11.4%).
Commute Time in Bement
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes13215.2%
5 to 9 Minutes829.4%
10 to 14 Minutes12414.3%
15 to 19 Minutes9911.4%
20 to 24 Minutes697.9%
25 to 29 Minutes303.5%
30 to 34 Minutes9611.1%
35 to 39 Minutes869.9%
40 to 44 Minutes495.6%
45 to 59 Minutes657.5%
60 to 89 Minutes30.4%
90 or more Minutes343.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Bement

The most common commute times in Bement are less than 5 minutes (75 commuters, 16.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (74 commuters, 17.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bement
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes75 (16.6%)57 (13.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes30 (6.6%)52 (12.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes50 (11.0%)74 (17.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes58 (12.8%)41 (9.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes30 (6.6%)39 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes30 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes62 (13.7%)34 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes39 (8.6%)47 (11.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes37 (8.2%)12 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes33 (7.3%)32 (7.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (0.7%)
90 or more Minutes9 (2.0%)25 (6.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bement

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bement are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (91, 20.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (75, 18.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bement
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM62 (13.7%)17 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25 (5.5%)20 (4.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (4.9%)19 (4.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM59 (13.0%)67 (16.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM31 (6.8%)13 (3.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM91 (20.1%)69 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM42 (9.3%)75 (18.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM49 (10.8%)51 (12.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (3.3%)9 (2.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (0.4%)32 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (3.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM21 (4.6%)23 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM27 (6.0%)7 (1.7%)
Total453 (100.0%)416 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bement

Occupancy by Ownership in Bement

Of the total 635 dwellings in Bement, owner-occupied units account for 519 (81.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 116 (18.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bement
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units51981.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11618.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units635100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bement

Occupancy by Household Size in Bement
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household22335.1%
2-Person Household19931.3%
3-Person Household9214.5%
4+ Person Household12119.1%
Total Housing Units635100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bement

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bement
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household148 (66.4%)75 (33.6%)
2-Person Household175 (87.9%)24 (12.1%)
3-Person Household92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household104 (86.0%)17 (14.1%)
Total Housing Units519 (81.7%)116 (18.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bement

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bement
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
High School Diploma196 (74.8%)66 (25.2%)
College/Associate Degree210 (87.1%)31 (12.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher91 (85.9%)15 (14.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bement

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bement
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9414.8%
35 to 44 Years13921.9%
45 to 54 Years9915.6%
55 to 64 Years15524.4%
65 to 74 Years10416.4%
75 to 84 Years375.8%
85 Years and Over71.1%
Total635100.0%

Housing Finances in Bement

Median Income by Occupancy in Bement

Median Income by Occupancy in Bement
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied519 (81.7%)$74,792
Renter-Occupied116 (18.3%)$45,357
Average635 (100.0%)$67,011

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bement

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bement
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (1.9%)10 (8.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)29 (25.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99915 (2.9%)2 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99921 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (10.8%)8 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99966 (12.7%)15 (12.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99978 (15.0%)12 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99976 (14.6%)29 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999137 (26.4%)11 (9.5%)
$150,000 or more46 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total519 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bement

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bement
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30019 (3.7%)15 (12.9%)
$300 to $499120 (23.1%)5 (4.3%)
$500 to $799135 (26.0%)39 (33.6%)
$800 to $99959 (11.4%)29 (25.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499139 (26.8%)21 (18.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99944 (8.5%)3 (2.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total519 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bement

Housing Structures in Bement

Housing Structures in Bement
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached56589.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments314.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments162.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments40.6%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other193.0%
Total635100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bement

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bement
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached501 (88.7%)64 (11.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments6 (19.4%)25 (80.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (12.5%)14 (87.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (52.6%)9 (47.4%)
Total519 (81.7%)116 (18.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bement

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bement
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms3 (0.6%)26 (22.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms144 (27.8%)60 (51.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms239 (46.1%)23 (19.8%)
8 or more Rooms133 (25.6%)7 (6.0%)
Total519 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bement

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bement
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas448 (86.3%)102 (87.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity68 (13.1%)14 (12.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total519 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bement

Household Vehicle Usage in Bement
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11 (2.1%)18 (15.5%)
1 Vehicle157 (30.2%)41 (35.3%)
2 Vehicles170 (32.8%)52 (44.8%)
3 or more Vehicles181 (34.9%)5 (4.3%)
Total519 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bement

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bement

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units232287
Median Property Value$91,400$104,600
Median Household Income$51,500$30
Monthly Housing Costs$482$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,033$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bement

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bement
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00067 (28.9%)6 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99973 (31.5%)128 (44.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99990 (38.8%)150 (52.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (100.0%)287 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bement

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bement
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017 (7.3%)3 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99934 (14.7%)7 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99931 (13.4%)2 (0.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99928 (12.1%)25 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (16.4%)38 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (15.1%)40 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (14.2%)41 (14.3%)
$150,000 or more16 (6.9%)104 (36.2%)
Total232 (100.0%)287 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bement

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bement
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x154 (66.4%)91,094 (31,740.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x17 (7.3%)221 (77.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x34 (14.7%)49 (17.1%)
4.0x or more24 (10.3%)3 (1.1%)
Total232 (100.0%)287 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bement

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bement
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80034 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49935 (15.1%)2 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,499160 (69.0%)54 (18.8%)
Total232 (100.0%)287 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bement

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bement

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bement
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years211 (90.2%)23 (9.8%)
19 to 25 Years79 (68.7%)36 (31.3%)
26 to 34 Years132 (83.0%)27 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years208 (90.0%)23 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years204 (85.4%)35 (14.6%)
55 to 64 Years215 (92.3%)18 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older58 (95.1%)3 (4.9%)
Total1,345 (89.1%)165 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bement

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bement
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen211 (90.2%)23 (9.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen79 (68.7%)36 (31.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bement

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bement
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00093 (78.1%)26 (21.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999225 (90.0%)25 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999193 (89.8%)22 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999252 (85.4%)43 (14.6%)
$100,000 and over582 (92.2%)49 (7.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bement

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bement
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 623 (25.8%)70 (78.6%)
6 to 18 Years98 (41.9%)147 (62.8%)
19 to 25 Years11 (9.6%)73 (63.5%)
25 to 34 Years30 (18.9%)106 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years49 (21.2%)162 (70.1%)
45 to 54 Years32 (13.4%)172 (72.0%)
55 to 64 Years37 (15.9%)192 (82.4%)
65 to 74 Years146 (98.0%)119 (79.9%)
75 Years and over58 (95.1%)50 (82.0%)
Total484 (32.1%)1,091 (72.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bement

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bement
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (6.7%)4 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years52 (15.4%)41 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years28 (35.0%)15 (21.7%)
75 Years and over7 (24.1%)3 (9.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bement

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bement: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (5.6%)3 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.5%)7 (10.1%)
75 Years and over7 (24.1%)2 (6.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bement: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.2%)18 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years8 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (10.3%)2 (6.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bement: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (5.6%)6 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years6 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bement: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years28 (8.3%)18 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years13 (16.3%)12 (17.4%)
75 Years and over3 (10.3%)3 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bement: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.0%)15 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years7 (8.7%)4 (5.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Bement

Computing Device Access in Bement

Computing Device Access in Bement
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop41465.2%
Smartphone56288.5%
Tablet35455.7%
No Computing Device467.2%
Total635100.0%

Internet Access in Bement

Internet Access in Bement
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home38059.8%
Cellular Data Only16826.5%
Satellite Internet294.6%
No Internet6710.5%
Total635100.0%

Bement Summary

Bement is a small village located in Piatt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,717 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Bement was founded in 1854 by William Bement, a settler from New York. The village was originally known as Bementville, but the name was changed to Bement in 1868. The village was incorporated in 1872.
Bement was a major stop on the Wabash Railroad, which ran through the village from 1871 to the early 1970s. The railroad was a major factor in the growth of the village, as it allowed for the transportation of goods and people to and from the village.

Geography

Bement is located at 39°59'45" North, 88°37'45" West (39.995833, -88.629167). According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.

Economy

The economy of Bement is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several farms, as well as a number of small businesses. The village also has a few manufacturing plants, including a factory that produces plastic products.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,717 people, 690 households, and 463 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,427.5 people per square mile (550.3/km2). There were 745 housing units at an average density of 621.7 per square mile (239.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 690 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,845. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bement?
Total Population of Bement is 1,549.
What is the Total Male Population of Bement?
Total Male Population of Bement is 749.
What is the Total Female Population of Bement?
Total Female Population of Bement is 800.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bement?
There are 93.62 Males per 100 Females in Bement.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bement?
There are 106.81 Females per 100 Males in Bement.
What is the Median Population Age in Bement?
Median Population Age in Bement is 42.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bement
Average Family Size in Bement is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bement
Average Household Size in Bement is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bement?
Per Capita income in Bement is $31,485.
What is the Median Family Income in Bement?
Median Family Income in Bement is $86,477.
What is the Median Household income in Bement?
Median Household Income in Bement is $67,011.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bement?
Income or Wage Gap in Bement is 30.8%.
Women in Bement earn 69.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bement?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bement is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bement?
There are 961 People in the Labor Forcein in Bement.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bement?
72.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Bement.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bement?
Unemployment Rate in Bement is 3.6%.