Cass County GIS Maps
Cass County, Illinois, has 13,042 residents and covers 375.8 square miles. The population declined 4.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Cass County is 17017.
Beardstown is the county's largest population center. Cass County also includes 6 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 28 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Cass County Trends
- Population
- 13,042▾
- Median Home Value
- $95,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,817—
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Cass County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cass County Population
Cass County had 13,042 residents in 2020. That was 4.4% lower than in 2010. Cass County had 653 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 35 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Beardstown, Virginia and Ashland.
Population Trend in Cass County IL
Cass County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cass County Zip Codes
Cass County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Beardstown (62618), Virginia (62691) and Ashland (62612). Beardstown is the largest zip by population, with about 7,596 residents or 58% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 89% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cass County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62618 | Beardstown | 7,596 | ▾ -4.5% |
| 62691 | Virginia | 2,278 | ▾ -6.1% |
| 62612 | Ashland | 1,774 | ▾ -7.4% |
| 62611 | Arenzville | 978 | ▾ -8.3% |
| 62627 | Chandlerville | 928 | ▾ -6.5% |
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Cass County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cass County Demographics
Cass County has a median age of 38.1, which makes the county a little younger than Illinois overall. About 24.5% of residents are under 18, while 18.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cass County IL
Median Age
38.1
Under 18
24.5%
Age 65+
18.6%
Bachelor's+
20%
Cass County School Districts
Cass County is served by 6 public school districts with 3,817 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Beardstown Community Unit 15, Porta Community Unit 202 and Triopia Community Unit 27. Those three districts account for about 77% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cass County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 | 1,531 | 40.1% | ▴ 2.3% |
| Porta Community Unit School District 202 | 1,034 | 27.1% | ▾ -1.3% |
| Triopia Community Unit School District 27 | 390 | 10.2% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Virginia Community Unit School District 64 | 336 | 8.8% | ▴ 1.2% |
| A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 | 314 | 8.2% | ▾ -4.3% |
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Cass County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cass County Housing & Real Estate
Cass County has a median home value of $95,500 and a median gross rent of $723. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Illinois median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $142,450 and homes spent about 111 days on the market.
Cass County Housing Mix
Cass County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cass County Housing Trends
Cass County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cass County, IL
Cass County has 491 business listings across 215 categories. The largest categories in Cass County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (27, 5.5%), Auto Repair (12, 2.4%), and Public And Government Association (11, 2.2%). The full Cass County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cass County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cass County, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 27 | 5.5% |
| Auto Repair | 12 | 2.4% |
| Public And Government Association | 11 | 2.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 10 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 9 | 1.8% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 8 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 8 | 1.6% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 7 | 1.4% |
| Elementary School | 7 | 1.4% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 6 | 1.2% |
Cass County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Myers and Myers CPAs | Accountant | Beardstown |
| Panther Creek Lodge | Active Life | Ashland |
| Wiechman Pig Co Inc | Agricultural Service | Beardstown |
| Sunrise AG Service Co. | Agriculture | Bluff Springs |
| Greater Beardstown Airport | Airport | Beardstown |
| Beardstown Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Virginia |
| La Esperanza | American Restaurants | Beardstown |
| Conner Family Amusements, Inc. | Amusement Park | Beardstown |
| Beardstown Antique Mall | Antique Store | Beardstown |
| Beardstown E & M Corp | Appliance Store | Beardstown |
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Cass County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cass County Basemaps
Cass County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Cass County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Cass County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.