Bluford, IL

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Bluford Overview

555
TOTAL POPULATION
258
MALE POPULATION
297
FEMALE POPULATION
86.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
115.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,024
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,083
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,688
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,655
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
308
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bluford Zip Codes

Bluford Area Codes

Race in Bluford

The most populous races in Bluford are White / Caucasian (460 | 82.9%), Native / Alaskan (48 | 8.6%), and Two or more Races (47 | 8.5%).
Race in Bluford
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino437.7%
Native / Alaskan488.6%
White / Caucasian46082.9%
Two or more Races478.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total555100.0%

Ancestry in Bluford

The most populous ancestries reported in Bluford are German (90 | 16.2%), English (65 | 11.7%), Chippewa (47 | 8.5%), Irish (34 | 6.1%), and American (32 | 5.8%), together accounting for 48.3% of all Bluford residents.
Ancestry in Bluford
Ancestry# Population% Population
American325.8%
Cherokee305.4%
Chippewa478.5%
Czech20.4%
Dutch30.5%
English6511.7%
European71.3%
French305.4%
German9016.2%
Irish346.1%
Italian203.6%
Lithuanian61.1%
Mexican295.2%
Navajo30.5%
Norwegian101.8%
Polish40.7%
Puerto Rican142.5%
Scotch-Irish20.4%
Scottish132.3%
Swiss71.3%
Welsh325.8%
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Immigrants in Bluford

Immigrants in Bluford
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Bluford

Sex and Age in Bluford

The most populous age groups in Bluford are 65 to 69 Years (27 | 10.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (46 | 15.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bluford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (7.7%)11 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Years10 (3.9%)24 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Years11 (4.3%)17 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years19 (7.4%)17 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years21 (8.1%)10 (3.4%)
25 to 29 Years15 (5.8%)46 (15.5%)
30 to 34 Years20 (7.7%)24 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Years9 (3.5%)7 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Years17 (6.6%)9 (3.0%)
45 to 49 Years14 (5.4%)31 (10.4%)
50 to 54 Years14 (5.4%)34 (11.5%)
55 to 59 Years22 (8.5%)12 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years4 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years27 (10.5%)15 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years5 (1.9%)26 (8.7%)
75 to 79 Years15 (5.8%)5 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years13 (5.0%)9 (3.0%)
85 Years and over2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bluford

Median Family Size in Bluford

The median family size in Bluford is 2.66 persons per family, with single female/mother families (52 | 28.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.87 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (110 | 60.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bluford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple110 (60.1%)2.55
Single Male/Father21 (11.5%)2.76
Single Female/Mother52 (28.4%)2.87
Total Families183 (100.0%)2.66

Median Household Size in Bluford

The median household size in Bluford is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (21 | 9.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.1 persons per household. non-family households (49 | 21.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bluford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple110 (47.4%)2.55
Single Male/Father21 (9.0%)3.10
Single Female/Mother52 (22.4%)3.02
Non-family49 (21.1%)1.08
Total Households232 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bluford

Out of a total of 232 households in Bluford, 183 (78.9%) are family households, while 49 (21.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 89, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bluford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45 (19.4%)
2-Person Households89 (38.4%)4 (1.7%)
3-Person Households62 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households25 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (78.9%)49 (21.1%)

Female Fertility in Bluford

Fertility by Age in Bluford

Average fertility rate in Bluford is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 100.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bluford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years8 (100.0%)100.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bluford

25.0% of women with births (8) in Bluford are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bluford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bluford

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bluford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma3 (37.5%)67.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (62.5%)71.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bluford

75.0% of women with births in Bluford are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 40.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bluford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)

Income in Bluford

Income Overview in Bluford

Per Capita Income in Bluford is $28,024, while median incomes of families and households are $62,083 and $59,688 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income555$28,024
Median Family Income183$62,083
Mean Family Income183$77,070
Median Household Income232$59,688
Mean Household Income232$68,724
Income Deficit183$10,655
Wage / Income Gap (%)55513.46%
Wage / Income Gap ($)55586.54¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5550.39

Earnings by Sex in Bluford

Average Earnings in Bluford are $29,514, $28,125 for men and $32,500 for women, a difference of 13.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Bluford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male151 (48.5%)$28,125
Female160 (51.4%)$32,500
Total311 (100.0%)$29,514

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bluford

The most common earnings brackets in Bluford are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (19 | 12.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (36 | 22.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bluford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (1.3%)4 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (5.3%)3 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49916 (10.6%)7 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (2.6%)10 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49919 (12.6%)9 (5.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (1.3%)2 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (8.0%)14 (8.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9991 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (8.6%)27 (16.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (2.6%)22 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9994 (2.6%)36 (22.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (10.6%)13 (8.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99913 (8.6%)8 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (5.3%)2 (1.3%)
$100,000+7 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total151 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bluford

Average earnings in Bluford are $30,000 for men and $32,750 for women, a difference of 8.4%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $29,375, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $28,750. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $34,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,833.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bluford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$29,375$26,833
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$28,750$0
Total$30,000$32,750

Family Income in Bluford

Family Income Brackets in Bluford

According to the Bluford family income data, there are 59 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bluford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00084.4%
$10,000 to $14,99931.6%
$15,000 to $24,99994.9%
$25,000 to $34,999179.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991910.4%
$50,000 to $74,9995932.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992312.6%
$100,000 to $149,9993217.5%
$150,000 to $199,99984.4%
$200,000+52.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bluford

4-person families (28 | 15.3%) account for the highest median family income in Bluford with $67,500 per family, while 2-person families (97 | 53.0%) have the highest median income of $32,812 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bluford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families97 (53.0%)$65,625
3-Person Families54 (29.5%)$61,667
4-Person Families28 (15.3%)$67,500
5-Person Families3 (1.6%)$0
6-Person Families1 (0.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total183 (100.0%)$62,083

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bluford

The median family income in Bluford is $62,083, with families comprising 3+ earners (21) having the highest median family income of $88,125, while families with 1 earner (55) have the lowest median family income of $41,750, accounting for 11.5% and 30.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bluford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners32 (17.5%)$52,500
1 Earner55 (30.0%)$41,750
2 Earners75 (41.0%)$65,625
3+ Earners21 (11.5%)$88,125
Total183 (100.0%)$62,083

Household Income in Bluford

Household Income Brackets in Bluford

With 61 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bluford, accounting for 26.3% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (2.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bluford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00073.0%
$10,000 to $14,99983.4%
$15,000 to $24,999229.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993213.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992611.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996126.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993113.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993213.8%
$150,000 to $199,99983.4%
$200,000+52.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bluford

The median household income in Bluford is $59,688, with the highest median household income of $61,583 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 81 households (34.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,000, with 10 households (4.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bluford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10 (4.3%)$44,000
25 to 44 Years68 (29.3%)$51,944
45 to 64 Years81 (34.9%)$61,583
65+ Years73 (31.5%)$58,036
Total232 (100.0%)$59,688

Poverty in Bluford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bluford

With 20.9% poverty level for males and 6.4% for females among the residents of Bluford, 18 to 24 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 21 males (52.5%) and 4 females (40.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bluford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (11.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (40.0%)
18 to 24 Years21 (52.5%)6 (40.0%)
25 to 34 Years2 (5.7%)3 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years10 (38.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years4 (14.3%)2 (3.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (20.9%)19 (6.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bluford

According to the poverty statistics in Bluford, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bluford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (55.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (90.0%)22 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years1 (100.0%)15 (88.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (60.0%)
18 to 24 Years19 (47.5%)9 (60.0%)
25 to 34 Years33 (94.3%)67 (95.7%)
35 to 44 Years16 (61.5%)16 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years24 (85.7%)63 (96.9%)
55 to 64 Years26 (100.0%)10 (83.3%)
65 to 74 Years30 (93.8%)41 (100.0%)
75 Years and over26 (86.7%)14 (100.0%)
Total204 (79.1%)278 (93.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bluford

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bluford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bluford

According to the poverty data in Bluford, 61.9% or 13 single-father households and 13.5% or 7 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (69.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (23.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bluford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (69.2%)4 (12.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (23.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (61.9%)7 (13.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bluford

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bluford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)4 (26.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (28.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (23.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)20 (27.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Bluford

Employment by Class of Employer in Bluford

Among the 287 employed individuals in Bluford, private company employees (177 | 61.7%), not-for-profit organizations (60 | 20.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (15 | 5.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bluford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17761.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)103.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)155.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations6020.9%
Local Government Employees155.2%
State Government Employees62.1%
Federal Government Employees41.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total287100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bluford

According to the labor force statistics for Bluford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (460), 67.0% or 308 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 21 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 60 to 64 years, with 100.0% or 4 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 66.7% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bluford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9 (26.5%)6 (66.7%)
20 to 24 Years29 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years58 (95.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years25 (56.8%)4 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years39 (92.9%)7 (17.9%)
45 to 54 Years89 (95.7%)2 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years28 (82.4%)2 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total308 (67.0%)21 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bluford

According to labor force statistics for Bluford, 87.4% of individuals (243) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (278) are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 15 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 92.2% or 106 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.7% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bluford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School23 (74.2%)3 (8.7%)
High School Diploma106 (92.2%)10 (8.5%)
College / Associate Degree92 (86.0%)5 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (87.4%)17 (6.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bluford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bluford are Community & Social Service (34 | 11.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (23 | 8.0%), Education Instruction & Library (13 | 4.5%), Legal Services & Support (11 | 3.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (10 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bluford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bluford, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bluford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (17.6%)28 (82.4%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (20.6%)54 (79.4%)
Total (Overall)134 (46.7%)153 (53.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bluford are Food Preparation & Serving (23 | 8.0%), Healthcare Support (12 | 4.2%), Security & Protection (4 | 1.4%), Personal Care & Service (4 | 1.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Bluford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bluford, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (87.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bluford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Security & Protection4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Total (Category)8 (17.4%)38 (82.6%)
Total (Overall)134 (46.7%)153 (53.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bluford are Sales & Related (35 | 12.2%), and Office & Administration (25 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bluford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bluford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13 (37.1%)22 (62.9%)
Office & Administration6 (24.0%)19 (76.0%)
Total (Category)19 (31.7%)41 (68.3%)
Total (Overall)134 (46.7%)153 (53.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bluford are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 4.5%), Construction & Extraction (12 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bluford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bluford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)134 (46.7%)153 (53.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bluford are Production (38 | 13.2%), Transportation (30 | 10.4%), and Material Moving (15 | 5.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bluford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bluford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production21 (55.3%)17 (44.7%)
Transportation27 (90.0%)3 (10.0%)
Material Moving15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)63 (75.9%)20 (24.1%)
Total (Overall)134 (46.7%)153 (53.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bluford

Employment Industries in Bluford

The major employment industries in Bluford include Retail Trade (70 | 24.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (36 | 12.5%), Manufacturing (30 | 10.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (26 | 9.1%), and Administrative & Support (20 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Bluford

Employment Industries by Sex in Bluford

The Bluford industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bluford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing27 (90.0%)3 (10.0%)
Wholesale Trade10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade10 (14.3%)60 (85.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing21 (80.8%)5 (19.2%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Information1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)
Educational Services5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Public Administration10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Total134 (46.7%)153 (53.3%)

Education in Bluford

School Enrollment in Bluford

The most common levels of schooling among the 113 students in Bluford are elementary school (29 | 25.7%), college / undergraduate (29 | 25.7%), and middle school (26 | 23.0%).
School Enrollment in Bluford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool32.6%
Kindergarten1311.5%
Elementary School2925.7%
Middle School2623.0%
High School108.8%
College / Undergraduate2925.7%
Graduate / Professional32.6%
Total113100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bluford

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bluford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bluford

Business (10 | 25.6%), education (7 | 17.9%), arts & humanities (5 | 12.8%), engineering (4 | 10.3%), and physical & health sciences (2 | 5.1%) are the most common fields of study among 39 individuals in Bluford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bluford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences25.1%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences25.1%
Engineering410.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology12.6%
Business1025.6%
Education717.9%
Literature & Languages25.1%
Liberal Arts & History25.1%
Visual & Performing Arts25.1%
Communications25.1%
Arts & Humanities512.8%
Total39100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bluford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bluford

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bluford are males with 2 vehicles (51, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (76, making up 33.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bluford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle27 (20.2%)31 (20.3%)
2 Vehicles51 (38.1%)76 (49.7%)
3 Vehicles17 (12.7%)23 (15.0%)
4 Vehicles14 (10.4%)11 (7.2%)
5 or more Vehicles25 (18.7%)12 (7.8%)
Total134 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bluford

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bluford are 20 to 24 minutes (91 commuters, 32.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (63 commuters, 22.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (40 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Bluford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes62.2%
5 to 9 Minutes41.4%
10 to 14 Minutes4014.4%
15 to 19 Minutes6322.7%
20 to 24 Minutes9132.7%
25 to 29 Minutes217.5%
30 to 34 Minutes186.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes114.0%
60 to 89 Minutes124.3%
90 or more Minutes124.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Bluford

The most common commute times in Bluford are 20 to 24 minutes (50 commuters, 38.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (51 commuters, 34.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bluford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (2.3%)3 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes2 (1.5%)2 (1.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes2 (1.5%)38 (25.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes12 (9.2%)51 (34.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes50 (38.5%)41 (27.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes15 (11.5%)6 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes12 (9.2%)6 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (7.7%)1 (0.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes12 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bluford

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bluford are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (22, 16.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (34, 23.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bluford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2 (1.5%)7 (4.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM16 (12.3%)3 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM20 (15.4%)15 (10.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9 (6.9%)23 (15.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15 (11.5%)34 (23.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9 (6.9%)11 (7.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22 (16.9%)10 (6.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (10.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (2.3%)1 (0.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (5.4%)26 (17.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12 (9.2%)2 (1.3%)
Total130 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bluford

Occupancy by Ownership in Bluford

Of the total 232 dwellings in Bluford, owner-occupied units account for 191 (82.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 41 (17.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bluford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19182.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4117.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units232100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bluford

Occupancy by Household Size in Bluford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4519.4%
2-Person Household9340.1%
3-Person Household6226.7%
4+ Person Household3213.8%
Total Housing Units232100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bluford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bluford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28 (62.2%)17 (37.8%)
2-Person Household86 (92.5%)7 (7.5%)
3-Person Household48 (77.4%)14 (22.6%)
4+ Person Household29 (90.6%)3 (9.4%)
Total Housing Units191 (82.3%)41 (17.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bluford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bluford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (90.0%)2 (10.0%)
High School Diploma59 (69.4%)26 (30.6%)
College/Associate Degree89 (87.3%)13 (12.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bluford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bluford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5423.3%
35 to 44 Years2410.3%
45 to 54 Years6427.6%
55 to 64 Years177.3%
65 to 74 Years4218.1%
75 to 84 Years2912.5%
85 Years and Over20.9%
Total232100.0%

Housing Finances in Bluford

Median Income by Occupancy in Bluford

Median Income by Occupancy in Bluford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied191 (82.3%)$61,917
Renter-Occupied41 (17.7%)$30,750
Average232 (100.0%)$59,688

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bluford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bluford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (1.1%)2 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (6.3%)9 (22.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99919 (10.0%)13 (31.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (11.0%)5 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (28.3%)7 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (13.6%)5 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99932 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more13 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bluford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bluford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30016 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49922 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79951 (26.7%)13 (31.7%)
$800 to $99932 (16.8%)13 (31.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49949 (25.7%)5 (12.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9996 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49915 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bluford

Housing Structures in Bluford

Housing Structures in Bluford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18378.9%
Single Unit, Attached20.9%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other4720.3%
Total232100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bluford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bluford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached151 (82.5%)32 (17.5%)
Single Unit, Attached2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other38 (80.8%)9 (19.2%)
Total191 (82.3%)41 (17.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bluford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bluford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms84 (44.0%)32 (78.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms85 (44.5%)5 (12.2%)
8 or more Rooms20 (10.5%)4 (9.8%)
Total191 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bluford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bluford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas134 (70.2%)22 (53.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (4.2%)2 (4.9%)
Electricity45 (23.6%)12 (29.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (2.1%)3 (7.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)2 (4.9%)
Total191 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bluford

Household Vehicle Usage in Bluford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle45 (23.6%)26 (63.4%)
2 Vehicles95 (49.7%)12 (29.3%)
3 or more Vehicles48 (25.1%)3 (7.3%)
Total191 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bluford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bluford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9992
Median Property Value$83,500$95,300
Median Household Income$71,375$2
Monthly Housing Costs$538$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,063$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bluford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bluford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00024 (24.2%)6 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99945 (45.5%)48 (52.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99925 (25.3%)38 (41.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9992 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bluford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bluford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9999 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (9.1%)12 (13.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (10.1%)10 (10.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (21.2%)11 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (15.1%)33 (35.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (19.2%)11 (12.0%)
$150,000 or more11 (11.1%)13 (14.1%)
Total99 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bluford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bluford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x75 (75.8%)61,000 (66,304.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x14 (14.1%)36 (39.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (1.0%)40 (43.5%)
4.0x or more9 (9.1%)8 (8.7%)
Total99 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bluford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bluford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80046 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (12.1%)18 (19.6%)
$800 to $1,49937 (37.4%)13 (14.1%)
Total99 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bluford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bluford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bluford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years94 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years91 (97.9%)2 (2.1%)
55 to 64 Years36 (94.7%)2 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total547 (98.6%)8 (1.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bluford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bluford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bluford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bluford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00074 (94.9%)4 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99981 (98.8%)1 (1.2%)
$100,000 and over106 (97.3%)3 (2.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bluford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bluford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 628 (84.9%)5 (15.1%)
6 to 18 Years79 (86.8%)13 (14.3%)
19 to 25 Years10 (23.3%)35 (81.4%)
25 to 34 Years43 (43.9%)53 (54.1%)
35 to 44 Years22 (52.4%)20 (47.6%)
45 to 54 Years15 (16.1%)76 (81.7%)
55 to 64 Years8 (21.0%)30 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years66 (90.4%)39 (53.4%)
75 Years and over44 (100.0%)29 (65.9%)
Total315 (56.8%)300 (54.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bluford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bluford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (16.5%)
35 to 64 Years8 (10.0%)8 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years12 (37.5%)12 (29.3%)
75 Years and over11 (36.7%)11 (78.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bluford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bluford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (23.3%)3 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bluford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (10.0%)6 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bluford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (16.5%)
35 to 64 Years3 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bluford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (3.7%)6 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years9 (28.1%)12 (29.3%)
75 Years and over7 (23.3%)8 (57.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bluford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.2%)2 (4.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Bluford

Computing Device Access in Bluford

Computing Device Access in Bluford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16069.0%
Smartphone19784.9%
Tablet12051.7%
No Computing Device219.0%
Total232100.0%

Internet Access in Bluford

Internet Access in Bluford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home6829.3%
Cellular Data Only8034.5%
Satellite Internet3615.5%
No Internet3414.7%
Total232100.0%

Bluford Summary

History

Bluford, Illinois is a small village located in St. Clair County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Kaskaskia River, about 25 miles east of St. Louis. The village was founded in 1836 by William Bluford, a former slave who had escaped from Kentucky. Bluford purchased the land from the federal government and established a small settlement. The village was named after him and has remained a small, rural community ever since.
The village of Bluford was originally a farming community, with many of the residents growing corn, wheat, and other crops. The village also had a few small businesses, such as a general store, a blacksmith, and a post office. In the late 1800s, the village began to grow and expand, with the addition of a school, a church, and a few other businesses.
In the early 1900s, the village began to experience a period of growth and prosperity. The population increased from around 200 in 1900 to over 500 by 1920. During this time, the village was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a variety of other stores.
The Great Depression of the 1930s had a devastating effect on the village, as many of the businesses closed and the population decreased. However, the village was able to recover and by the 1950s, the population had grown to over 800.

Geography

Bluford is located in St. Clair County, Illinois, about 25 miles east of St. Louis. The village is situated on the banks of the Kaskaskia River, which flows through the area. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, with the nearest major city being Belleville, which is about 10 miles away.
The village has a total area of 0.7 square miles, all of which is land. The climate in Bluford is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the winter is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Bluford is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several farms, which grow a variety of crops, including corn, wheat, soybeans, and hay. The village also has a few small businesses, such as a general store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
The village is also home to a few manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, such as furniture, clothing, and automotive parts. The village also has a few small service businesses, such as auto repair shops and hair salons.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bluford was 845. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Bluford was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the village was $18,945. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bluford?
Total Population of Bluford is 555.
What is the Total Male Population of Bluford?
Total Male Population of Bluford is 258.
What is the Total Female Population of Bluford?
Total Female Population of Bluford is 297.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bluford?
There are 86.87 Males per 100 Females in Bluford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bluford?
There are 115.12 Females per 100 Males in Bluford.
What is the Median Population Age in Bluford?
Median Population Age in Bluford is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bluford
Average Family Size in Bluford is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bluford
Average Household Size in Bluford is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bluford?
Per Capita income in Bluford is $28,024.
What is the Median Family Income in Bluford?
Median Family Income in Bluford is $62,083.
What is the Median Household income in Bluford?
Median Household Income in Bluford is $59,688.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bluford?
Income or Wage Gap in Bluford is 13.5%.
Women in Bluford earn 86.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bluford?
Family Income Deficit in Bluford is $10,655.
Families that are below poverty line in Bluford earn $10,655 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bluford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bluford is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bluford?
There are 308 People in the Labor Forcein in Bluford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bluford?
67.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Bluford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bluford?
Unemployment Rate in Bluford is 6.8%.