Bement, IL is a small town located in central Illinois with a population of 1,548. The population density is 2,177 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per Square mile. Bement offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at Lake Cerro Gordo, hiking the trails at Kickapoo State Park, and going on nature walks in the local forest preserves. Local businesses include dining options like Bement Café and Ribs & More Bar & Grill, stores like Dollar General and Bob's IGA grocery store. Additionally, the town has a few organizations such as Bement Lions Club and American Legion Post 685 where citizens can become involved in the community. Sporting events are also popular in Bement with the high school hosting various sports tournaments throughout the year.
The population in Bement is 1,548. There are 2,029 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bement is 44, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bement is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bement
- 45.9% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 27.1% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Bement
- 88.9% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 9.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander