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Bloomfield

Iowa · 2,601 residents · 2.274 sq mi
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Bloomfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,471. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,200. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,601
+1%since 1990
from 2,580 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,144 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,135 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.4
+3%since 1990
from 42.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bloomfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,471
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,477 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,962
+40%since 1990
from $12,872 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.6%
−9.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$346
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,535)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,563)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score1.7%(45)
Diversity Score
2
−79%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomfield, Iowa?

Bloomfield, Iowa has about 2,601 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bloomfield, Iowa?

The typical household in Bloomfield, Iowa earns about $31,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomfield, Iowa expensive?

In Bloomfield, Iowa, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomfield, Iowa?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomfield, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomfield, Iowa?

About 8.6% of people in Bloomfield, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomfield, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomfield, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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