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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.
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.
In 2000, Bluford had a median family income of $40,515.
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.
In Bluford, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Bluford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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