State
County
Land Area (mi²)
27.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,815.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.62%
Growth Since 2010
-0.30%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
169,731
World Population Review
Bloomington, Illinois Population 2021
76,382
Bloomington is a city located in McLean County Illinois. It is also the county seat of McLean County. With a 2020 population of 76,382, it is the 12th largest city in Illinois and the 467th largest city in the United States . Bloomington is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -0.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 76,610 in 2010. Bloomington reached it's highest population of 79,269 in 2013. Spanning over 27 miles, Bloomington has a population density of 2,815 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bloomington is $92,272 with a poverty rate of 12.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $836 per month, and the median house value is $168,300. The median age in Bloomington is 35 years, 34.6 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
Bloomington Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bloomington was:
- White: 77.72%
- Black or African American: 10.40%
- Asian: 7.99%
- Two or more races: 2.53%
- Other race: 1.04%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
The current population of Bloomington, Illinois is 76,382 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 77,804.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 76,610.
Bloomington, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 169,731 | -893 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 170,624 | -893 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 171,517 | -893 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 172,410 | -344 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 172,754 | -316 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 173,070 | -71 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 173,141 | -964 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 174,105 | -932 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 175,037 | 2,316 | 1.32% |
| 2012 | 172,721 | 1,812 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 170,909 | 1,099 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 169,810 | 0.00% |
Bloomington Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,633 | 77.72% |
| Black or African American | 8,114 | 10.40% |
| Asian | 6,234 | 7.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1,970 | 2.53% |
| Some Other Race | 814 | 1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 233 | 0.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.02% |
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Bloomington Population by Race
Bloomington Population Pyramid $2021
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Bloomington Population by Age
Bloomington Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,853 | 2.38 | 60.7 |
| Married | 15,112 | 3.09 | 78.6 |
| Non Family | 12,814 | 1.3 | 43.1 |
| Female | 2,858 | 3.23 | 51.6 |
| Male | 1,069 | 3.01 | 42.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
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Bloomington Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 974 | 1.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,450 | 2.84% |
| High School Graduate | 11,367 | 22.26% |
| Some College | 9,197 | 18.01% |
| Associates Degree | 3,450 | 6.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,766 | 30.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,857 | 17.35% |
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Bloomington Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bloomington Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38,936 | 37,626 | 18,880 |
| Black | 4,706 | 4,259 | 1,309 |
| Asian | 4,258 | 4,090 | 3,583 |
| Hispanic | 2,571 | 2,098 | 546 |
| 2+ Races | 603 | 579 | 285 |
| Other Race | 443 | 299 | 116 |
| Native American | 144 | 94 | 30 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.15%.
Bloomington Educational Attainment by Race
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$48,191
Average Earnings
$56,289
Average Male
$38,561
Average Female
Bloomington Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bloomington Language by Age
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Bloomington Language
88.14% of Bloomington residents speak only English, while 11.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.44% of the population.
Bloomington Language
Bloomington Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55,477 | 5,839 | 10.53% |
| Black | 7,724 | 2,306 | 29.85% |
| Hispanic | 4,594 | 1,026 | 22.33% |
| Asian | 6,152 | 261 | 4.24% |
| Multiple | 1,949 | 236 | 12.11% |
| Other | 814 | 187 | 22.97% |
| Native | 233 | 24 | 10.30% |
12.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.70%
Male Poverty Rate
12.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bloomington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bloomington is Black, with 29.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bloomington is Asian, with 4.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.72%.
Bloomington Poverty
Bloomington Poverty Rate by Education
Bloomington Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Bloomington Married by Age and Sex
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Bloomington Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Bloomington Marital Status by Race
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Bloomington Marital Status
Bloomington Veterans by War
Bloomington Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,377 | 7.00% |
| Black | 367 | 6.51% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 3.64% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 8.37% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.20% |
| Native American | 39 | 23.21% |
| Other Race | 13 | 2.66% |
Bloomington Veterans by Race
Bloomington Veterans by Education
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9.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bloomington Veterans by Education
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66.4%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Bloomington Employment by Age
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Bloomington Employment by Race
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Bloomington Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.94%
Native Born
10.06%
Foreign Born
6.19%
Non Citizen
3.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.94% of Bloomington residents were born in the United States, with 67.63% having been born in Illinois. 6.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Bloomington Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76,382 | -474 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 76,856 | -474 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 77,330 | -474 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 77,804 | -330 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 78,134 | -209 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 78,343 | -71 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 78,414 | -487 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 78,901 | -368 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 79,269 | 1,249 | 1.60% |
| 2012 | 78,020 | 712 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 77,308 | 460 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 76,848 | 12,040 | 1.72% |
| 2000 | 64,808 | 12,836 | 2.23% |
| 1990 | 51,972 | 7,783 | 1.64% |
| 1980 | 44,189 | 4,197 | 1.00% |
| 1970 | 39,992 | 3,721 | 0.98% |
| 1960 | 36,271 | 2,108 | 0.60% |
| 1950 | 34,163 | 1,295 | 0.39% |
| 1940 | 32,868 | 1,938 | 0.61% |
| 1930 | 30,930 | 2,205 | 0.74% |
| 1920 | 28,725 | 2,957 | 1.09% |
| 1910 | 25,768 | 2,482 | 1.02% |
| 1900 | 23,286 | 2,802 | 1.29% |
| 1890 | 20,484 | 3,304 | 1.77% |
| 1880 | 17,180 | 2,590 | 1.65% |
| 1870 | 14,590 | 7,515 | 7.51% |
| 1860 | 7,075 | 0.00% |