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Bloomington

Indiana · 79,168 residents · 23.25 sq mi
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Bloomington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,200. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% 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
79,168
+14%since 2000
from 69,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,405 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.1
+8%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K65K72K79K86K1990201020202024Bloomington
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,354
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,377 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,437
+54%since 2000
from $16,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
68.7% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+13%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(59,398)
Black4.2%(2,897)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,722)
Asian5.2%(3,634)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(19,379)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(59,082)
Black5.1%(4,005)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(4,570)
Asian9%(7,110)
Other3.6%(2,849)
Diversity Score50.6%(40,049)
Diversity Score
51
+81%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomington, Indiana?

Bloomington, Indiana has about 79,168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomington, Indiana?

The typical household in Bloomington, Indiana earns about $41,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomington, Indiana expensive?

In Bloomington, Indiana, the median home is worth about $219,200, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomington, Indiana?

About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomington, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomington, Indiana?

About 33.6% of people in Bloomington, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomington, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomington, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,535 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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