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Bloomfield

Kentucky · 961 residents · 1.441 sq mi
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Bloomfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,900. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
961
+12%since 2000
from 855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
667 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7768719661K1K1990201020202024Bloomfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,727
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,828
+59%since 2000
from $14,359 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+54%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(748)
Black11.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(231)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(827)
Black6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(34)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other3.9%(38)
Diversity Score31.8%(306)
Diversity Score
32
+18%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomfield, Kentucky?

Bloomfield, Kentucky has about 961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bloomfield, Kentucky earns about $34,727 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 $113,900, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomfield, Kentucky?

About 22.2% 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 21.9% 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 117 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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