Red Bud, IL Demographics

A map of Red Bud's Population by Race

Red Bud, Illinois has an estimated population of 3,782, a less than 1% change from the 3,804 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Red Bud, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Red Bud has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Red Bud, that probability was 13.0% in 2020 and 8.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Bud is ranked the 388th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Red Bud was ranked the 391st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Bud's White Population

3,626 residents of Red Bud, or 95.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Bud is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Red Bud ranks 446th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bud's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Red Bud's population has increased from 93.2% to 95.9%.

Red Bud is more White than neighboring Ruma (89.1% White), and Hecker (88.7% White). Red Bud is less White than neighboring Evansville (97.2% White), Baldwin (98.6% White), and Paderborn (100% White).

Red Bud's Black Population

6 residents of Red Bud, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Bud is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Red Bud ranks 772nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bud's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Red Bud's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Red Bud is more Black than neighboring Ruma (0% Black), Evansville (0% Black), Baldwin (0% Black), and Paderborn (0% Black). Red Bud is less Black than neighboring Hecker (2.3% Black).

Red Bud's Asian Population

0 residents of Red Bud, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Red Bud is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Red Bud ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bud's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Red Bud's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Red Bud is less Asian than neighboring Ruma (0.5% Asian).

Red Bud's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Red Bud, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Bud is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Red Bud ranks 1093rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bud's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Bud's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.5%.

Red Bud is more Hispanic than neighboring Paderborn (0% Hispanic). Red Bud is less Hispanic than neighboring Ruma (8.1% Hispanic), Hecker (6.5% Hispanic), Evansville (2.6% Hispanic), and Baldwin (1.4% Hispanic).

Red Bud's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Red Bud, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Red Bud is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Bud ranks 674th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bud's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Bud's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Red Bud is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hecker (0% Native American/Other), Evansville (0% Native American/Other), Baldwin (0% Native American/Other), and Paderborn (0% Native American/Other). Red Bud is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ruma (2% Native American/Other).

Red Bud's Multiracial Population

117 residents of Red Bud, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Bud is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Red Bud ranks 606th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bud's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Red Bud's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Red Bud is more Multiracial than neighboring Ruma (0.3% Multiracial), Hecker (2.5% Multiracial), Evansville (0.3% Multiracial), Baldwin (0% Multiracial), and Paderborn (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.