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Bloomer

Wisconsin · 3,683 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 $42,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,000. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
3,683
+10%since 2000
from 3,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,250 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+13%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Bloomer
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,346
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,715 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,694
+16%since 2000
from $21,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+65%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 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%
Diversity Score1.2%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,535)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(39)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0.8%(28)
Diversity Score6.4%(236)
Diversity Score
6
+433%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomer, Wisconsin?

Bloomer, Wisconsin has about 3,683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomer, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bloomer, Wisconsin earns about $42,346 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 $143,000, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomer, Wisconsin?

About 30.4% 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 8.2% 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 598 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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