Blue Mound, Illinois
Blue Mound: village in Macon County, Illinois
About
Blue Mound is a village located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,158 and a population density of 1,963 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,065 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Blue Mound
| Population | 1,065 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Macon County |
| Plate code | 217 |
| Area | 0.59 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7012,-89.1231 |
| Altitude | 2,021 feet / 616 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:52:52 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 62513 |
| Density | 1,805 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Blue Mound is located at 39°42'4"N 89°7'23"W (39.7011500, -89.1231400).
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Weather
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
16 to 21 mph WSW
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Blue Mound decreased by 8.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,158 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,160 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,152 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,143 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,129 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,115 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,104 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,092 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,081 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,074 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,065 | -0.85% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 384,145 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 347,817 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 403,455 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 347,483 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 67.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 7.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 50.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 32.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 13,081 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 18.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
Blue Mound zip code is 62513.
County name: Macon, County
fips: 17115
Bluemound
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $247,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,696 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $514 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,104 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 117,050 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.19 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| 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 : | 63.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 713,421 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,073,591 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 646,187 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 5,263,757 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,679 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,139 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,060 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 25,938 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,070 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,008 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 14,254 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,662 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,744 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 22,871 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,444.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 142.16 |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Blue Mound, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147244 | Millikin University | Decatur (IL) | 62522-2084 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Blue Mound, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Blue Mound.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mound Post Office | Blue Mound (IL) | 62513 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Blue Mound, Texas City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States with a population of 2,410 people.
- Blue Mound, Missouri township in Livingston County, Missouri, USA with a population of 381 people.
- Blue Mound, Kansas human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 267 people.
Other cities in Macon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 70,007 | The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. |
| Mount Zion | 5,762 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Forsyth | 3,465 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sangamon | 2,173 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Maroa | 1,700 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Harristown | 1,278 | Village in the United States |
| Long Creek | 1,262 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Casner | 1,186 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Warrensburg | 1,112 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Macon | 1,102 | City in Illinois |
| Oakley | 988 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Newburg | 885 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Argenta | 867 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oreana | 804 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Niantic | 647 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Chapin | 474 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Blue Mound distances to largest Illinois cities