Bunker Hill, Illinois
Bunker Hill: City in Illinois, USA
About
Bunker Hill is a city located in the county of Macoupin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,774 and a population density of 1,386 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,664 inhabitants.
The city was created 187 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Bunker Hill
| Population : | 1,664 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macoupin County |
| Postal code : | 62014 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 1.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:17:11 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,300 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bunker Hill is located at 39°2'34"N 89°57'6"W (39.0428200, -89.9517700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bunker Hill decreased by 6.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,774 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,776 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,753 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,739 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,722 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,712 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,703 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,699 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,691 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,683 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,664 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 55,007 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 51,230 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 51,493 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 51,200 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 75.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 58.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 30.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,313 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 32.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
Bunker Hill zip code is 62014.
County name: Macoupin, County
fips: 17117
Bunker Hill, Bunkerhill, Lincoln, Wolf Ridge
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $279,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,729 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $645 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,193 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 18,816 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.87 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 66,990 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,485 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,454 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 790,127 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,006 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,521 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,788 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,272 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,040 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,746 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,047 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,028 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 387 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,758 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,381.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 21.50 |
People born in Bunker Hill (1)
American politician Andy Manar was born in Bunker Hill
Schools in Bunker Hill
College & universities near Bunker Hill, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146603 | Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey (IL) | 62035 |
| 446084 | CALC Institute of Technology | Alton (IL) | 62002 |
| 143288 | Blackburn College | Carlinville (IL) | 62626 |
| 149231 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | Edwardsville (IL) | 62026-1259 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bunker Hill, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bunker Hill
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Post Office | Bunker Hill (IL) | 62014 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Bunker Hill , Michigan township in Ingham County, Michigan with a population of 2,155 people.
- Bunker Hill , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 847 people.
- Bunker Hill , Kansas human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 93 people.
Other cities in Macoupin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macoupin County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | 5,441 | City in Illinois |
| Staunton | 4,919 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Virden | 3,302 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Piasa | 3,151 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Gillespie | 3,048 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Girard | 1,981 | City in Illinois |
| Brighton | 1,967 | Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Olive | 1,911 | City in Illinois |
| Benld | 1,406 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Barr | 1,208 | Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Palmyra | 654 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Shipman | 583 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Wilsonville | 550 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Medora | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mount Clare | 262 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sawyerville | 261 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bunker Hill distances to largest Illinois cities
