City · Indiana
Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, city, in Monroe County, Indiana. Bloomington had 83,307 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 79,168 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 80,049 (±491). GEOID 1805860.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
83,307
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 79,168 · ACS 2020-2024: 80,049 ±491
Median household income
$50,465
±$2,389 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$321,400
±$14,199 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,200
±$33 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Bloomington and what county is it in?
Bloomington is a city in Monroe County, Indiana. It covers 23.3 square miles of land, 3,405 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bloomington is in the Bloomington, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bloomington lies partly within Perry Township (Monroe County) and reaches into Bloomington Township and Van Buren Township (Monroe County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bloomington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 83,307 people lived in Bloomington on July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 79,168 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 80,049 (±491).
| Measure | Bloomington | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 80,049 ±491 | 140,965 | −4,067 |
| Households | 34,514 ±784 | 59,236 | +3,890 |
| Average household size | 1.91 ±0.04 | 2.14 | −0.35 |
| Housing units | 38,407 ±656 | 65,657 | +4,444 |
Bloomington's population since 2000
From 69,291 in 2000 to 83,307 in 2025: up 20.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
The median resident of Bloomington is 25.1 years old; 10.6% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 10.7%. 12.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bloomington | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.1 ±0.4 | 31.2 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 10.6% ±0.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±0.7 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±0.7 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% ±0.6 pts | 4.8% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.3% ±1.1 pts | 80.7% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±0.6 pts | 3.5% | +1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±0.6 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.6% ±1.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.7% ±1.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±0.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±0.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8% ±0.9 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 58.8% ±2.3 pts | 49.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 34.1% ±2.5 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 63.0% ±1.9 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
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 Bloomington earn?
Half of Bloomington's 34,514 households earn less than $50,465 a year (±$2,389), against $65,868 in Monroe County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $45,630 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,835 after inflation. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bloomington | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,465 ±$2,389 | $65,868 | +$4,835 |
| Mean household income | $81,120 ±$6,032 | $91,421 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,299 ±$2,557 | $38,653 | +$5,989 |
| People below the poverty line | 29.8% ±1.7 pts | 19.7% | −5.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.5% ±5.0 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2% ±1.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±0.9 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9% ±1.6 pts | 90.0% | – |
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 Bloomington?
Owners occupy 34.7% of Bloomington's occupied homes and renters 65.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $321,400 by its owner (±$14,199). The median renter pays $1,200 a month including utilities, and 55.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bloomington | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $321,400 ±$14,199 | $285,200 | +$74,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,200 ±$33 | $1,193 | +$71 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.9% ±2.8 pts | 52.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,546 ±$72 | $1,532 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 34.7% ±1.8 pts | 54.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 65.3% ±1.8 pts | 46.0% | – |
| Housing units | 38,407 ±656 | 65,657 | +4,444 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 35.8% ±1.7 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5% ±1.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.2% ±1.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.2% ±1.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
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 Bloomington work and get to work?
55.7% of Bloomington's workers drive alone and 18.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Bloomington | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.1% ±1.5 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±1.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.7% ±2.6 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±1.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 10.8% ±1.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.2% ±2.1 pts | 15.9% | +13.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min ±1.0 | 19.6 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 Bloomington?
18 census tracts lie mostly in Bloomington, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $14,282 (Tract 1) to $116,544 (Tract 10.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2.02Monroe County | 8,012 | $24,643 |
| Tract 16Monroe County | 5,801 | $24,973 |
| Tract 11.01Monroe County | 5,699 | $51,563 |
| Tract 10.01Monroe County | 5,658 | $116,544 |
| Tract 10.02Monroe County | 7,036 | $104,982 |
| Tract 4.02Monroe County | 5,539 | $71,121 |
| Tract 9.03Monroe County | 4,630 | $54,473 |
| Tract 2.01Monroe County | 4,258 | not published |
| Tract 9.04Monroe County | 5,389 | $33,750 |
| Tract 1Monroe County | 4,074 | $14,282 |
| Tract 6.01Monroe County | 3,907 | $51,432 |
| Tract 4.01Monroe County | 4,123 | $47,649 |
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 Bloomington) · Census block assignment files
How does Bloomington compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bloomington is the 440th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Bloomington ranks 982nd of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 169th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 982nd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 529th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 82nd | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 127th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 1,069th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,084th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 53rd | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 1,051st | 1,088 |
Bloomington's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
4 of the 57 figures for Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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' public schools in Bloomington.