Town · Connecticut
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Bloomfield, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Bloomfield had 22,267 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 21,535 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 21,754 (±40). GEOID 0911005910.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,267
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,535 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,754 ±40
Median household income
$98,725
±$13,978 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$286,900
±$11,116 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,881
±$175 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Bloomfield and what county is it in?
Bloomfield is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 26.1 square miles of land, 826 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Bloomfield: Blue Hills (CDP, 2,762 in 2020).
Bloomfield is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bloomfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,267 people lived in Bloomfield on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 21,535 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 21,754 (±40).
| Measure | Bloomfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,754±40 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 9,414±511 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.25±0.12 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 9,821±524 | 416,559 | – |
Bloomfield's population since 2000
From 19,587 in 2000 to 22,267 in 2025: up 13.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bloomfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bloomfield?
The median resident of Bloomfield is 48.4 years old; 13.7% are under 18 and 27.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 51.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 30.7%. 24.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bloomfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4±3.3 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 13.7%±2.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.3%±1.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 44.7%±2.4 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4%±2.6 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 30.7%±3.0 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 51.6%±4.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.9%±3.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.5%±4.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4%±2.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1%±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±2.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.8%±3.5 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.8%±2.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5%±2.9 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±2.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bloomfield earn?
Half of Bloomfield's 9,414 households earn less than $98,725 a year (±$13,978), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bloomfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,725±$13,978 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $121,410±$8,748 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,704±$3,741 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8%±2.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2%±7.1 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3%±3.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2%±1.6 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±2.9 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bloomfield?
Owners occupy 71.1% of Bloomfield's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $286,900 by its owner (±$11,116). The median renter pays $1,881 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bloomfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $286,900±$11,116 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,881±$175 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1%±9.4 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,096±$86 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1%±3.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.9%±3.7 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 9,821±524 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0%±2.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.8%±3.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.8%±2.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0%±2.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1%±2.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bloomfield building?
Builders took permits for 28 new housing units in Bloomfield in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bloomfield work and get to work?
68.5% of Bloomfield's workers drive alone and 18.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Bloomfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3%±2.8 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.5%±3.8 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.2%±3.1 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min±1.8 | 23.6 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bloomfield?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Bloomfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,096 (Tract 4712) to $127,644 (Tract 4714).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4714Capitol Planning Region | 6,059 | $127,644 |
| Tract 4713Capitol Planning Region | 5,186 | $111,967 |
| Tract 4715Capitol Planning Region | 3,989 | $91,450 |
| Tract 4711Capitol Planning Region | 3,451 | $68,559 |
| Tract 4712Capitol Planning Region | 3,069 | $58,096 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bloomfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Bloomfield compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bloomfield is the 521st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 29th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Bloomfield ranks 190th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 29th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 38th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 152nd | 303 |
| Median household income | 190th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 179th | 303 |
| Median home value | 234th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 58th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 114th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 181st | 297 |
| Median age | 88th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 207th | 300 |
| Work from home | 128th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 241st | 302 |
Bloomfield's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Bloomfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bloomfield?
9 of the 57 figures for Bloomfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bloomfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.