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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Bloomington Metro

Bloomington, IL · 1 counties · 170,954 residents · 1,183.248 sq mi
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Bloomington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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
170,954
+14%since 2000
from 150,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+15%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
125K138K151K164K178K1990201020202024Bloomington
2024172K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,037
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,496
+55%since 2000
from $22,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(132,224)
Black6.1%(9,189)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3,833)
Asian2%(3,072)
Other0%
Diversity Score25%(37,667)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(129,440)
Black8.6%(14,699)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(10,524)
Asian4.7%(8,108)
Other2.5%(4,296)
Diversity Score48.1%(82,269)
Segregation Score27.7%(47,417)
Diversity Score
48
+92%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

BloomingtonCENTRAL78,804
What's inside

1 component county

McLean CountyCENTRAL171,419
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomington, IL?

Bloomington, IL has about 170,954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bloomington, IL?

The typical household in Bloomington, IL earns about $68,037 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 $166,400, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomington, IL?

About 44.6% 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 15.2% 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 41,774 residents, a change of about 32 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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