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Bloomfield

Kentucky · 855 residents · 1.441 sq mi
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The short version

Bloomfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,393. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $71,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
855
+1%since 1990
from 844 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
593 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 586 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
−15%since 1990
from 44.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7768719661K1K1990201020202024Bloomfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,393
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,478 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,359
+48%since 1990
from $9,688 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.6%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$219
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88%(743)
Black12%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.3%(222)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(748)
Black11.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score27%(231)
Diversity Score
27
+3%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.3%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 26.4 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, Kentucky?

Bloomfield, Kentucky has about 855 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bloomfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bloomfield, Kentucky earns about $33,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomfield, Kentucky expensive?

In Bloomfield, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $219 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomfield, Kentucky?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomfield, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomfield, Kentucky?

About 12.6% of people in Bloomfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomfield, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomfield, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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