Township · Illinois
Bloom Township, Illinois
Bloom Township, township, in Cook County, Illinois. Bloom Township had 83,631 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 86,018 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 83,966 (±51). GEOID 1703106561.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
83,631
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 86,018 · ACS 2020-2024: 83,966 ±51
Median household income
$73,530
±$3,903 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$180,300
±$7,677 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,246
±$76 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Bloom Township and what county is it in?
Bloom Township is a township in Cook County, Illinois. It covers 46.4 square miles of land, 1,854 residents per square mile in 2020.
7 places lie inside Bloom Township, the largest Chicago Heights (city, 27,480 residents in 2020); 6 places lie partly in it.
- Chicago Heights city, 27,480 in 2020
- Sauk Village village, 9,921 in 2020
- Steger village, 9,584 in 2020
- Lynwood village, 9,116 in 2020
- Glenwood village, 8,662 in 2020
- South Chicago Heights village, 4,026 in 2020
- Ford Heights village, 1,813 in 2020
- Lansing village, partly in the town
- Park Forest village, partly in the town
- Homewood village, partly in the town
- Flossmoor village, partly in the town
- Crete village, partly in the town
- Olympia Fields village, partly in the town
Bloom Township is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 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 Bloom Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 83,631 people lived in Bloom Township on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 86,018 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 83,966 (±51).
| Measure | Bloom Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 83,966±51 | 5,182,090 | −6,001 |
| Households | 30,214±863 | 2,100,230 | −1,354 |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.08 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 33,741±799 | 2,276,493 | −2,218 |
Bloom Township's population since 2000
From 93,901 in 2000 to 83,631 in 2025: down 10.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bloom Township 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 Bloom Township?
The median resident of Bloom Township is 38.2 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 48.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 25.5%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bloom Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2±1.3 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9%±1.3 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2%±1.3 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 47.7%±1.0 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.8%±2.0 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 25.5%±2.0 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 48.0%±2.6 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5%±1.3 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.2%±2.0 pts | 35.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±1.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9%±1.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.6%±2.0 pts | 42.7% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±1.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4%±1.5 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Bloom Township earn?
Half of Bloom Township's 30,214 households earn less than $73,530 a year (±$3,903), against $83,498 in Cook County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,773 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,757 after inflation. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bloom Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,530±$3,903 | $83,498 | +$6,757 |
| Mean household income | $89,473±$4,274 | $120,717 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,806±$1,687 | $49,329 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8%±2.2 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.3%±4.2 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.5%±2.2 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0%±1.0 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1%±1.5 pts | 90.6% | – |
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 Bloom Township?
Owners occupy 72.1% of Bloom Township's occupied homes and renters 27.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,300 by its owner (±$7,677). The median renter pays $1,246 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bloom Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,300±$7,677 | $324,500 | +$31,509 |
| Median gross rent | $1,246±$76 | $1,435 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6%±5.5 pts | 39.9% | −12.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,738±$64 | $2,270 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1%±2.2 pts | 57.7% | +3.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.9%±2.2 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Housing units | 33,741±799 | 2,276,493 | −2,218 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5%±1.8 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0%±1.3 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2%±1.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
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 do people in Bloom Township work and get to work?
72.7% of Bloom Township's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.0%.
| Measure | Bloom Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.0%±2.0 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.0%±1.4 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.7%±2.1 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±1.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.6%±1.1 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5%±1.7 pts | 18.9% | +6.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min±2.0 | 31.5 min | no clear change |
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 Bloom Township?
22 census tracts lie mostly in Bloom Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $33,958 (Tract 8291) to $111,042 (Tract 8288.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8285.05Cook County | 6,643 | $105,748 |
| Tract 8292Cook County | 5,709 | $54,787 |
| Tract 8288.01Cook County | 5,318 | $111,042 |
| Tract 8285.04Cook County | 4,848 | $71,154 |
| Tract 8285.03Cook County | 4,500 | $62,153 |
| Tract 8285.08Cook County | 4,443 | $63,107 |
| Tract 8286.02Cook County | 4,417 | $107,154 |
| Tract 8287.01Cook County | 4,236 | $63,686 |
| Tract 8285.07Cook County | 4,172 | $87,104 |
| Tract 8286.01Cook County | 4,153 | $104,002 |
| Tract 8293.01Cook County | 3,932 | $98,777 |
| Tract 8289Cook County | 3,918 | $46,979 |
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 Bloom Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Bloom Township compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bloom Township is the 70th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 34th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Bloom Township ranks 769th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 34th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 922nd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 322nd | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 769th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,020th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 643rd | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 344th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 182nd | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 546th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,026th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 951st | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 550th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 108th | 1,382 |
Bloom Township's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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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 Bloom Township?
3 of the 57 figures for Bloom Township 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 Bloom Township 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.