Red Bud
City in Randolph County, Illinois
Red Bud is a city in Randolph County, Illinois, with 3,804 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 459 ft (140 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ruma, 5.3 miles S.
- 3,804residents (2020 Census)
- 459 ftelevation · 140 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 1,440 / sq mipopulation density
- 62278ZIP code
About Red Bud
Red Bud is a city in Randolph County, Illinois, in the United States. The population was 3,804 at the 2020 census.
It is the home of the Red Bud campus of Southwestern Illinois College.
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Living in Red Bud
- Median household income
- $71,850
- Median home value
- $171,000
- Median rent
- $845/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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Red Bud had 3,804 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,804 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,440 per sq mi (556 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Red Bud at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Randolph County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,804 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.64 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2075° N, 90.0024° W |
| ZIP code | 62278 |
| Official website | cityofredbud.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1763043 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Red Bud
- Ruma5.3 mi S
- Hecker6.7 mi N
- Baldwin8.7 mi E
- Evansville9.0 mi SE
- Prairie du Rocher10.1 mi SW
- New Athens10.4 mi NE
- Paderborn10.8 mi N
- Lenzburg11.4 mi NE
- Fults11.8 mi W
- Floraville12.0 mi N
- Waterloo12.3 mi NW
- Maeystown12.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Red Bud
What county is Red Bud in?
Red Bud is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the population of Red Bud, IL?
3,804 people lived in Red Bud at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Red Bud, IL?
The ZIP code of Red Bud is 62278.
What is the elevation of Red Bud?
459 feet (140 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Red Bud?
Ruma (5.3 mi), Hecker (6.7 mi), Baldwin (8.7 mi), Evansville (9.0 mi), Prairie du Rocher (10.1 mi).
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