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Red Bud, IL


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Red Bud, Illinois

Red Bud, Illinois, in Randolph county, is 32 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 3,422 people lived in Red Bud.

The People and Families of Red Bud

In Red Bud, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Bud had a median family income of $50,280.

Political Inclinations

Red Bud residents donated more money ($7,800) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Red Bud Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Red Bud are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Red Bud, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Red Bud Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Red Bud Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Red Bud, IL

Comparing Red Bud 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
Well-Paid Single Women97
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men85
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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