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Bluford

Illinois · 607 residents (2025 est.) · 1.586 sq mi
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Bluford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,583. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 302 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,500. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
483
−38%since 2000
from 785 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
305 / sq mi
−27%since 2009
from 419 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:607 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4535436347258151990201020202024Bluford
2024483
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.4%(55)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(35)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.9%(9)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(22)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3423.2%(112)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.2%(25)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(59)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.4%(50)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.1%(68)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.2%(35)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,583
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,462
+83%since 2000
from $15,537 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+34%since 2010
from 0.310 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(770)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score
8
+306%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.1%(10)
Ancestry
German20.5%(99)
Irish11.4%(55)
American10.1%(49)
English9.7%(47)
Welsh4.6%(22)
Italian4.3%(21)
Norwegian2.1%(10)
Lithuanian1.4%(7)
Scottish1.4%(7)
Czech1%(5)
French0.8%(4)
Dutch0.6%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
British0.4%(2)
Swiss0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+119%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.4%(59)
Married54.7%(110)
Widowed6.5%(13)
Divorced9.5%(19)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(39)
Married56.1%(101)
Widowed13.3%(24)
Divorced8.9%(16)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluford, Illinois?

Bluford, Illinois has about 483 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluford, Illinois?

The typical household in Bluford, Illinois earns about $51,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluford, Illinois expensive?

In Bluford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Bluford, Illinois?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bluford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluford, Illinois?

About 13.9% of people in Bluford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluford, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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