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Bloomington

Illinois · 78,680 residents · 27.112 sq mi
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Bloomington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,861. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,680
+21%since 2000
from 64,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,902 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+14%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K57K65K74K82K1990201020202024Bloomington
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,861
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,496 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,739
+48%since 2000
from $24,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(54,011)
Black8.5%(5,527)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(2,150)
Asian3%(1,949)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(21,875)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(54,590)
Black10.7%(8,407)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(5,939)
Asian7.1%(5,622)
Other3.1%(2,437)
Diversity Score59.1%(46,529)
Diversity Score
59
+75%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomington, Illinois?

Bloomington, Illinois has about 78,680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomington, Illinois?

The typical household in Bloomington, Illinois earns about $66,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomington, Illinois expensive?

In Bloomington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $165,300, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomington, Illinois?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomington, Illinois?

About 12.8% of people in Bloomington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,708 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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