Blue Mound, IL is a small rural village of 1,025 people located in Macon County. With a population density of 1,821 people per square mile, Blue Mound has maintained its small-town charm and is a quaint and peaceful place to live.
For businesses, the village boasts several restaurants including the local favorite Guglielmo’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant and the Blue Mound Café & Grill. The village also has several stores such as Walgreen's Pharmacy, Dollar General, and Wal-Mart Supercenter.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love all that Blue Mound has to offer year-round. Hikers can explore nearby Rock Springs Conservation Area or take part in some birdwatching at Weldon Springs State Park. Anglers can find plenty of bass on Lake Decatur or catch Catfish from the Sangamon River just outside of town. Golfers can enjoy 18 holes at The Links at Cottonwood golf course or Prairie Vista Golf Course in nearby Decatur.
In addition to outdoor activities, Blue Mound also hosts a variety of organizations including 4H Clubs, Scouting Groups, Church Groups and more. Local sporting events include youth baseball games in summer months as well as softball games during fall season with teams from around Macon County competing against each other for bragging rights! All in all Blue Mound is an excellent place to call home and offers something for everyone!
The population in Blue Mound is 1,025. There are 1,752 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Blue Mound is 45.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Blue Mound is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Blue Mound
- 63.0% are married
- 15.4% are divorced
- 29.9% are married with children
- 20.1% have children, but are single
Race in Blue Mound
- 94.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander