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Red Bud, Illinois
Red Bud, city, in Randolph County, Illinois. Red Bud had 3,761 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,804 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,782 (±19). GEOID 1763043.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,761
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,804 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,782 ±19
Median household income
$71,850
±$8,187 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$171,000
±$10,992 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$845
±$173 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Red Bud and what county is it in?
Red Bud is a city in Randolph County, Illinois. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 1,450 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Red Bud, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,761 people lived in Red Bud on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, in line with Illinois (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,804 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,782 (±19).
| Measure | Red Bud | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,782 ±19 | 30,058 | +243 |
| Households | 1,635 ±125 | 11,945 | +164 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.17 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,651 ±125 | 13,422 | no clear change |
Red Bud's population since 2000
From 3,422 in 2000 to 3,761 in 2025: up 9.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Red Bud as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Red Bud?
The median resident of Red Bud is 39.7 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%.
| Measure | Red Bud | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 ±4.7 | 43.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±4.3 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±4.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±3.8 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.9% ±2.7 pts | 85.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±3.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3% ±5.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9% ±1.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1% ±6.0 pts | 15.2% | +10.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±3.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±3.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Red Bud earn?
Half of Red Bud's 1,635 households earn less than $71,850 a year (±$8,187), against $68,131 in Randolph County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $72,863 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Red Bud | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,850 ±$8,187 | $68,131 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,698 ±$8,608 | $82,525 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,419 ±$3,613 | $32,715 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9% ±3.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.1% ±6.5 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9% ±4.2 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±4.1 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±4.7 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Red Bud?
Owners occupy 76.7% of Red Bud's occupied homes and renters 23.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,000 by its owner (±$10,992). The median renter pays $845 a month including utilities, and 24.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Red Bud | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,000 ±$10,992 | $135,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $845 ±$173 | $780 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.7% ±12.8 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,579 ±$207 | $1,308 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.7% ±6.7 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.3% ±6.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,651 ±125 | 13,422 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.7% ±8.2 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% ±4.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.9% ±4.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.7% ±5.9 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±4.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Red Bud building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Red Bud in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Red Bud work and get to work?
71.4% of Red Bud's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes.
| Measure | Red Bud | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6% ±5.0 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±2.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.4% ±10.0 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.0% ±7.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5% ±5.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±2.7 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Red Bud?
1 census tract lies mostly in Red Bud (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9508Randolph County | 4,807 | $76,611 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Red Bud) · Census block assignment files
How does Red Bud compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Red Bud is the 5,678th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 384th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Red Bud ranks 809th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 384th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 424th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 452nd | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 809th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 750th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 686th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 853rd | 1,280 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 680th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 851st | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 740th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 630th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 953rd | 1,382 |
Red Bud's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Red Bud with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Red Bud?
21 of the 57 figures for Red Bud on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Red Bud are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Red Bud.