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Bloomfield

Nebraska · 1,028 residents · 0.816 sq mi
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Bloomfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,250. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,000. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,028
−9%since 2000
from 1,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,260 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.1
+2%since 2000
from 51.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8139151K1K1K1990201020202024Bloomfield
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,435 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,135
+36%since 2000
from $15,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$347
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+19%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(973)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.8%(18)
Diversity Score9.6%(99)
Diversity Score
10
+973%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomfield, Nebraska?

Bloomfield, Nebraska has about 1,028 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomfield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bloomfield, Nebraska earns about $30,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomfield, Nebraska expensive?

In Bloomfield, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomfield, Nebraska?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomfield, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomfield, Nebraska?

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

Has Bloomfield, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomfield, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 160 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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