Bush, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bush, Illinois Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bush, Illinois had a total population of 354, the 1032nd largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,357, which is 34% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 2.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 34% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 2.5% — among the lowest in Illinois.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x.

Bush Quick Facts

Population 354

Median Household Income $55,357

Median Home Value $78,000

Poverty Rate 2.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.6%

Median Age 45.7 years

Homeownership Rate 89.9%

Affordability Ratio 1.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

High School Graduation Rate 80.7%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 354 1032nd of 1,445

Median Income $55,357 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 2.5% 80% lower than national

Median Home Value $78,000 bottom 20%

How Bush Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	347	354	+2.0%
Median household income	$55,417	$55,357	-0.1%
Median home value	$80,700	$78,000	-3.3%

How Bush Compares

Median Household Income

Bush

$55,357

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bush

$78,000

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.6%

$25K-$50K 35.5%

$50K-$100K 44.9%

$100K+ 8.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.2%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

1.5%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

10.9%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

10.1%

$45K-$50K

11.6%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

2.2%

$75K-$100K

35.5%

$100K-$125K

4.3%

$125K-$150K

1.5%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

2.2%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 89.9%

Renter 10.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $838/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

8.8%

35-54

26.6%

55-74

32.8%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bush Rankings in Illinois

#1032 Population of 1,445

#1047 Median Income of 1,374

#1090 Education of 1,444

#1141 Home Value of 1,372

Explore Illinois Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Williamson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Carbondale	22,158	$32,128	37.4%	$127,900
Marion	16,836	$56,912	13.3%	$158,300
Herrin	12,226	$59,975	14.5%	$113,300
Carterville	5,818	$62,337	10.9%	$197,100
Johnston City	3,327	$42,465	17.8%	$88,100
Crainville	1,641	$65,461	10.2%	$185,300
Cambria	1,300	$57,756	18.5%	$143,800
Energy	1,050	$65,357	15.2%	$151,800
Hurst	700	$36,635	31.4%	$68,600
Pittsburg	682	$53,203	17.9%	$129,200

Cities Similar to Bush

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Saunemin	352	$56,250	$94,600	10.3%	10.8%
Chestnut	347	$54,091	$135,600	0.0%	17.3%
Alto Pass	343	$55,556	$121,300	29.1%	7.0%
Fayetteville	357	$59,583	$95,200	11.6%	15.2%
Winslow	338	$55,156	$111,800	9.2%	27.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 354, Bush's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bush is a small community located in Illinois, within Williamson County. The total population is 354. It ranks as the 1032nd most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bush is 45.7 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bush is $55,357. This is 34% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.5%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $78,000. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Bush is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bush has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.4% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bush, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bush, Illinois?

Bush, Illinois has a population of 354 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bush, IL?

The median household income in Bush is $55,357, which is 31% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Bush, IL?

The poverty rate in Bush is 2.5%. This means approximately 9 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bush, Illinois?

Bush's population is 92.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bush, IL?

The median home value in Bush is $78,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.

How educated is Bush, Illinois?

11.1% of adults (25+) in Bush hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.