Bement, IL Demographics

A map of Bement's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,695	1,386	94.6%	93.4%
Hispanic	30	19	1.7%	1.3%
Asian	27	6	1.5%	0.4%
Black	21	9	1.2%	0.6%
Multiracial	15	55	0.8%	3.7%
Native American/Other	4	9	0.2%	0.6%

Bement, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,792, a large increase from the 1,484 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% White, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, 1.2% Black, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bement, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bement has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bement, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 10.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bement is ranked the 534th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bement was ranked the 577th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bement's White Population

1,695 residents of Bement, or 94.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bement is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bement ranks 413th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bement's White population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. White residents' share of Bement's population has increased from 93.4% to 94.6%.

Bement is more White than neighboring Monticello (94.5% White). Bement is less White than neighboring Ivesdale (99% White), Hammond (95.5% White), Atwood (99% White), and Cerro Gordo (94.7% White).

Bement's Black Population

21 residents of Bement, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bement is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bement ranks 789th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bement's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Black residents' share of Bement's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Bement is more Black than neighboring Ivesdale (0% Black), Hammond (0% Black), Atwood (0% Black), and Cerro Gordo (0.1% Black). Bement is less Black than neighboring Monticello (2.7% Black).

Bement's Asian Population

27 residents of Bement, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bement is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bement ranks 721st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bement's Asian population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Asian residents' share of Bement's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

Bement is more Asian than neighboring Monticello (0.9% Asian), Ivesdale (0% Asian), Atwood (0% Asian), and Cerro Gordo (0% Asian). Bement is less Asian than neighboring Hammond (2.1% Asian).

Bement's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Bement, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bement is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bement ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bement's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bement's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Bement is more Hispanic than neighboring Ivesdale (0% Hispanic), Hammond (0% Hispanic), Atwood (0% Hispanic), and Cerro Gordo (1.1% Hispanic). Bement is less Hispanic than neighboring Monticello (1.9% Hispanic).

Bement's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Bement, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bement is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bement ranks 366th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bement's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bement's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Bement is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monticello (0% Native American/Other), Ivesdale (0% Native American/Other), Hammond (0% Native American/Other), and Atwood (0% Native American/Other). Bement is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cerro Gordo (1.6% Native American/Other).

Bement's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Bement, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bement is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bement ranks 630th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bement's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Bement's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.8%.

Bement is more Multiracial than neighboring Monticello (0% Multiracial). Bement is less Multiracial than neighboring Ivesdale (1% Multiracial), Hammond (2.4% Multiracial), Atwood (1% Multiracial), and Cerro Gordo (2.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.