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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Bloomington Metro

Bloomington, IL · 1 counties · 150,433 residents · 1,183.248 sq mi
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Bloomington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,021. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $109,300. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

150,433
+16%since 1990
from 129,180 in 1990
1990 – 2025
127 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 109 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.5
+5%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
125K138K151K164K178K1990201020202024Bloomington
2024172K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,021
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,366 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,227
+57%since 1990
from $14,138 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$533
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $387 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
33.5% rent
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(121,219)
Black4.2%(5,459)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,297)
Asian1.4%(1,774)
Diversity Score16.9%(21,768)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(132,224)
Black6.1%(9,189)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3,833)
Asian2%(3,072)
Diversity Score25%(37,667)
25
+49%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−33%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomington, IL?

Bloomington, IL has about 150,433 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bloomington, IL?

The typical household in Bloomington, IL earns about $47,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomington, IL expensive?

In Bloomington, IL, the median home is worth about $109,300, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomington, IL?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomington, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomington, IL?

About 9.7% of people in Bloomington, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomington, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomington, IL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,253 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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