Bluford is a village located in Jefferson County Illinois. Bluford has a 2024 population of 604. Bluford is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 622 in 2020.
The average household income in Bluford is $68,724 with a poverty rate of 13.15%. The median age in Bluford is 38.3 years: 40.4 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bluford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 460 | 82.88% |
| Native American | 48 | 8.65% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 8.47% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 232 | 2.39 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Married | 110 | 2.55 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 52 | 3.02 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 49 | 1.08 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 21 | 3.1 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
82.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 6.84% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 16.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 5.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 3.8% |
| High School Graduate | 155 | 39.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 4.56% |
| Some College | 94 | 23.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 292 | 37 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,750 | $28,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,955 | $29,375 | $26,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,292 | $30,000 | $32,750 |
| Some College | $34,583 | $0 | $34,250 |
$32,292
Average Earnings
$30,000
Average Male
$32,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.13% of Bluford residents speak only English, while 6.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 450 | 43 | 9.56% |
| Multiple | 47 | 30 | 63.83% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 19 | 44.19% |
13.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.93%
Male Poverty Rate
6.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bluford is Multiple, with 63.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bluford is White, with 9.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.22% |
| High School | 10.97% |
| Some College | 1.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 5.22% |
| Female Employed | 3.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,083 | $77,070 |
| Households | $59,688 | $68,724 |
| Married Families | $83,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,625 | $32,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 9.92% |
| Native American | 3 | 8.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.32%
Born in Bluford
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Bluford residents were born in the United States, with 75.32% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 582 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 587 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 591 | -4 | -0.67% |
| 2026 | 595 | -5 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 600 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 604 | -5 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 609 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 611 | -9 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 620 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 622 | -44 | -6.61% |
| 2019 | 666 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 665 | -9 | -1.34% |
| 2017 | 674 | -3 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 677 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 677 | -3 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 680 | -4 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 684 | -4 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 688 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 689 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 690 | 0 | 0% |