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Bluford

Illinois · 630 residents · 1.586 sq mi
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Bluford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,911. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 8% 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 $70,200. 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 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
630
−20%since 2000
from 785 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+6%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4535436347258151990201020202024Bluford
2024483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,911
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,333
+37%since 2000
from $15,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+21%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(770)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(603)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3%(19)
Diversity Score10%(63)
Diversity Score
10
+216%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+102%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluford, Illinois?

Bluford, Illinois has about 630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluford, Illinois?

The typical household in Bluford, Illinois earns about $49,911 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 $70,200, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Bluford, Illinois?

About 7.6% 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 14.2% 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 129 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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