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Bloomington

Texas · 2,082 residents · 2.65 sq mi
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Bloomington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,091. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 480 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,500. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
2,082
−19%since 2000
from 2,562 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
786 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+32%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bloomington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,091
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,415
+69%since 2000
from $10,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+42%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(635)
Black6.3%(161)
Hispanic / Latino67.6%(1,731)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(1,487)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(343)
Black4.6%(95)
Hispanic / Latino77.3%(1,610)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.2%(920)
Diversity Score
44
−24%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2013
from 64.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomington, Texas?

Bloomington, Texas has about 2,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomington, Texas?

The typical household in Bloomington, Texas earns about $31,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomington, Texas expensive?

In Bloomington, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,500, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomington, Texas?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomington, Texas?

About 14.3% of people in Bloomington, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomington, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomington, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 201 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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