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Blue Mound

Illinois · 1,133 residents · 0.585 sq mi
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Blue Mound has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,877. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,133
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,937 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8201K1K1K2K1990201020202024Blue Mound
2024882
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,877
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,018 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,117
+25%since 2000
from $20,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+36%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,037)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(114)
Diversity Score27.4%(310)
Diversity Score
27
+4021%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Mound, Illinois?

Blue Mound, Illinois has about 1,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Mound, Illinois?

The typical household in Blue Mound, Illinois earns about $49,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Mound, Illinois expensive?

In Blue Mound, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,200, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Mound, Illinois?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Mound, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Mound, Illinois?

About 10.0% of people in Blue Mound, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Mound, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Mound, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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