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Bluford, IL


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Bluford, Illinois

Bluford, Illinois, in Jefferson county, is 68 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 86 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 785.

The People and Families of Bluford

In Bluford, about 62% of adults are married. Bluford is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.

Interestingly, Bluford is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bluford had a median family income of $40,515.

Bluford Housing

About 85% of housing units in Bluford are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.

Commuting

In Bluford, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bluford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bluford Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bluford, IL

Comparing Bluford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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