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Bloomington

California · 24,339 residents · 6.071 sq mi
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Bloomington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,690. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $310,100. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,339
+26%since 2000
from 19,318 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,009 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 3,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
+14%since 2000
from 27.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K20K24K27K1990201020202024Bloomington
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,690
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,311
+76%since 2000
from $10,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,100
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,260
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+72%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(5,581)
Black3.8%(736)
Hispanic / Latino64.4%(12,436)
Asian1%(192)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.1%(11,608)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(2,159)
Black2.3%(551)
Hispanic / Latino86.1%(20,959)
Asian1%(246)
Other0.5%(120)
Diversity Score28.9%(7,024)
Diversity Score
29
−52%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
28.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomington, California?

Bloomington, California has about 24,339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomington, California?

The typical household in Bloomington, California earns about $62,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomington, California expensive?

In Bloomington, California, the median home is worth about $310,100, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomington, California?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomington, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomington, California?

About 15.3% of people in Bloomington, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomington, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomington, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,223 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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