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Bloomfield

Missouri · 1,755 residents · 1.232 sq mi
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Bloomfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,458. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,500. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,755
−10%since 2000
from 1,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,425 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bloomfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,458
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,426 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,286
+35%since 2000
from $13,546 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,923)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,644)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(29)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.7%(31)
Diversity Score11.5%(201)
Diversity Score
11
+1011%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−50.3 ptssince 2013
from 70.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomfield, Missouri?

Bloomfield, Missouri has about 1,755 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomfield, Missouri?

The typical household in Bloomfield, Missouri earns about $39,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomfield, Missouri expensive?

In Bloomfield, Missouri, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomfield, Missouri?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomfield, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomfield, Missouri?

About 24.2% of people in Bloomfield, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomfield, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomfield, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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