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Bloomer

Wisconsin · 3,539 residents · 2.946 sq mi
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Bloomer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
3,539
+6%since 2000
from 3,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.2
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Bloomer
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.4%(226)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.3%(222)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.4%(225)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.5%(230)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.7%(200)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.1%(465)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.9%(386)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.4%(509)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.4%(402)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.9%(279)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.5%(265)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.7%(130)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,715 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,202
Unchangedsince 2000
from $21,288 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(3,307)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,453)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other4.2%(148)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(82)
Ancestry
German46.9%(1,653)
Norwegian19.5%(687)
Irish11.8%(417)
English7.6%(268)
Czech7.5%(266)
Polish5.9%(209)
American4.8%(169)
Italian3%(107)
Swedish2.7%(96)
French2.6%(91)
Dutch2.3%(82)
Swiss1.6%(58)

+ 5 more ancestry groups with data

RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(395)
Married56%(777)
Widowed5.1%(71)
Divorced10.4%(145)
Women 15+
Never married31.6%(509)
Married46.4%(749)
Widowed8.9%(143)
Divorced13.1%(212)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomer, Wisconsin?

Bloomer, Wisconsin has about 3,539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomer, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bloomer, Wisconsin earns about $36,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomer, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bloomer, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $120,400, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomer, Wisconsin?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomer, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomer, Wisconsin?

About 8.3% of people in Bloomer, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomer, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomer, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 454 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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