Bloomington is a city located in Monroe County Indiana. Bloomington has a 2024 population of 78,761. It is also the county seat of Monroe County. Bloomington is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 79,077 in 2020.
The average household income in Bloomington is $71,517 with a poverty rate of 31.08%. The median age in Bloomington is 24.4 years: 24.4 years for males, and 24.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bloomington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,541 | 79.16% |
| Asian | 8,321 | 10.53% |
| Black or African American | 3,755 | 4.75% |
| Two or more races | 3,678 | 4.66% |
| Other race | 538 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 32,592 | 1.99 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Non Family | 20,841 | 1.51 | 20.9 | 79.1 |
| Married | 8,456 | 2.8 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 2,412 | 2.93 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Male | 883 | 2.83 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
2.71
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
35.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,483 | 3.87% |
| Associates Degree | 2,029 | 5.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,074 | 26.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,837 | 33.52% |
| High School Graduate | 6,296 | 16.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 333 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 5,248 | 13.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,528 | 29,401 | 18,117 |
| Asian | 3,728 | 3,586 | 3,190 |
| Black | 1,897 | 1,733 | 751 |
| Hispanic | 1,483 | 1,115 | 480 |
| 2+ Races | 1,078 | 845 | 465 |
| Other Race | 317 | 283 | 107 |
| Native American | 95 | 84 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,347 | $40,258 | $40,483 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,437 | $61,717 | $47,998 |
| High School Graduate | $28,948 | $34,385 | $23,814 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,714 | $32,685 | $13,438 |
| Overall | $39,789 | $41,647 | $37,824 |
| Some College | $37,022 | $42,166 | $33,797 |
$39,789
Average Earnings
$41,647
Average Male
$37,824
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.51% of Bloomington residents speak only English, while 14.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49,660 | 14,558 | 29.32% |
| Asian | 6,666 | 2,727 | 40.91% |
| Black | 3,344 | 1,262 | 37.74% |
| Multiple | 3,154 | 1,077 | 34.15% |
| Hispanic | 2,671 | 647 | 24.22% |
| Other | 464 | 110 | 23.71% |
| Native | 159 | 8 | 5.03% |
31.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.04%
Male Poverty Rate
31.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bloomington is Asian, with 40.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bloomington is Native, with 5.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.6% |
| High School | 25.17% |
| Some College | 15.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 53.54% |
| Female Employed | 23.66% |
| Male Employed | 18.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,448 | $116,840 |
| Households | $46,543 | $71,517 |
| Married Families | $113,380 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,568 | $44,535 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.0%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,582
Number of Veterans
2,417
Male Veterans
165
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 999 |
| Second Gulf War | 645 |
| First Gulf War | 517 |
| Korea | 214 |
| World War II | 89 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 690 |
| 35 to 54 | 615 |
| 75+ | 594 |
| 55 to 64 | 370 |
| 18 to 34 | 313 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,350 | 4.17% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 5.38% |
| Black | 136 | 4.34% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 2.89% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.5%
Born in Bloomington
88.01%
Native Born
11.99%
Foreign Born
7.88%
Non Citizen
4.11%
Naturalized
88.01% of Bloomington residents were born in the United States, with 50.5% having been born in Indiana. 7.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 78,366 | -79 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 78,445 | -79 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 78,524 | -79 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 78,603 | -79 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 78,682 | -79 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 78,761 | -79 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 78,840 | -204 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 79,044 | -331 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 79,375 | 298 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 79,077 | -6,533 | -7.63% |
| 2019 | 85,610 | 382 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 85,228 | 283 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 84,945 | 464 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 84,481 | 783 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 83,698 | 456 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 83,242 | 718 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 82,524 | 316 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 82,208 | 680 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 81,528 | 903 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 80,625 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 69,291 | 8,658 | 14.28% |
| 1990 | 60,633 | 7,970 | 15.13% |
| 1980 | 52,663 | 9,401 | 21.73% |
| 1970 | 43,262 | 11,905 | 37.97% |
| 1960 | 31,357 | 5,194 | 19.85% |
| 1950 | 26,163 | 5,293 | 25.36% |
| 1940 | 20,870 | 2,643 | 14.5% |
| 1930 | 18,227 | 6,632 | 57.2% |
| 1920 | 11,595 | 2,757 | 31.19% |
| 1910 | 8,838 | 2,378 | 36.81% |
| 1900 | 6,460 | 2,442 | 60.78% |
| 1890 | 4,018 | 1,262 | 45.79% |
| 1880 | 2,756 | -75,610 | -96.48% |