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Bloomington

Minnesota · 89,987 residents · 34.699 sq mi
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Bloomington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
89,987
+6%since 2000
from 85,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,593 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+3%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K84K86K88K91K1990201020202024Bloomington
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,224
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,628 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,873
+44%since 2000
from $29,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,220
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $753 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+28%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(74,008)
Black3.4%(2,854)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2,290)
Asian5.1%(4,306)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.1%(22,257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(61,243)
Black9.8%(8,823)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(8,872)
Asian6.6%(5,910)
Other6.5%(5,891)
Diversity Score64.6%(58,153)
Diversity Score
65
+147%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+87%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomington, Minnesota?

Bloomington, Minnesota has about 89,987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomington, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bloomington, Minnesota earns about $78,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomington, Minnesota expensive?

In Bloomington, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $265,700, and the typical rent is about $1,220 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomington, Minnesota?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomington, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomington, Minnesota?

About 7.5% of people in Bloomington, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomington, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomington, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,652 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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