Red Bud, Illinois
Red Bud: City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States
About
Red Bud is a city located in the county of Randolph in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,698 and a population density of 1,503 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,442 inhabitants.
The city was created 204 years ago in 1819.
Quick Facts about Red Bud
| Population : | 3,442 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Randolph County |
| Area : | 2.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 472 feet / 144 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1820 (204 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:38:25 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 62278 |
| Density : | 1,399 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Red Bud is located at 38°12'42"N 89°59'39"W (38.2117200, -89.9942700).
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Official website of Red Bud
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Red Bud decreased by 7.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,698 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,684 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,637 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,621 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,604 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,571 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,547 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,536 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,528 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,480 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,442 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 274,492 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 243,923 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 275,487 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 243,916 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 64.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 59.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 16.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 16,131 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 31.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
Red Bud zip code is 62278.
County name: Randolph, County
fips: 17157
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $492,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,582 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $538 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,622 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 79,671 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 357,906 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,191,992 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,363,360 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,744,353 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,872 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $81,272 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,076 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 17,409 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,952 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,786 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,286 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,451 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,186 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 15,563 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,914.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 49.63 |
People born in Red Bud (7)
People born in Red Bud, including athletics and gymnastics competitor William Merz, politician Dan Reitz, Canadian politician Peter Enzenauer, .
List
- Violet Bidwill Wolfner (American football franchise owner) she was born in 01/01/1900
- Conrad F. Becker (American baseball player (1905-1965)) he was born in 12/11/1905
- Alberta Pfeiffer (American architect) she was born in 17/09/1899
- James Birchler (researcher) he was born in 01/01/1950
Schools in Red Bud
College & universities near Red Bud, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Red Bud, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Post offices near Red Bud
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Post Office | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
Other cities in Randolph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Randolph County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen | 106,197 | A village in Ford County, Illinois. |
| Campton | 11,063 | Township in Kane County, Illinois |
| Chester | 8,145 | City in Illinois |
| Randolph | 4,394 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Sparta | 4,202 | City in Randolph County, Illinois |
| Steeleville | 1,890 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Eden | 1,358 | Unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA |
| Preston | 1,203 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Percy | 910 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Coulterville | 880 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Tilden | 827 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Evansville | 631 | Village in Illinois |
| Blair | 602 | Place in Illinois, United States |
| Prairie du Rocher | 548 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ellis Grove | 345 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Baldwin | 335 | Village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Red Bud distances to largest Illinois cities
