City · Minnesota
Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, city, in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Bloomington had 89,034 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 89,987 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 88,665 (±64). GEOID 2706616.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
89,034
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 89,987 · ACS 2020-2024: 88,665 ±64
Median household income
$93,211
±$3,400 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$361,700
±$4,610 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,561
±$36 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Bloomington and what county is it in?
Bloomington is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It covers 34.7 square miles of land, 2,593 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bloomington is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 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 Bloomington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 89,034 people lived in Bloomington on July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 89,987 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 88,665 (±64).
| Measure | Bloomington | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 88,665 ±64 | 1,269,496 | +3,333 |
| Households | 37,601 ±933 | 539,493 | +2,107 |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.06 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 39,261 ±874 | 571,527 | +2,297 |
Bloomington's population since 2000
From 85,172 in 2000 to 89,034 in 2025: up 4.5%. 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 41.1 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.0%. 15.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bloomington | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±0.9 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±1.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±1.0 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±1.0 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2% ±1.4 pts | 7.8% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.0% ±2.3 pts | 65.2% | −7.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.0% ±1.9 pts | 13.3% | +2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±0.8 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.4% ±1.6 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.8% ±1.9 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±1.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±0.9 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.2% ±1.9 pts | 54.1% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2% ±0.9 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±1.5 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 37,601 households earn less than $93,211 a year (±$3,400), against $97,653 in Hennepin County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $92,462 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bloomington | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,211 ±$3,400 | $97,653 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $120,782 ±$4,924 | $138,433 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,173 ±$2,066 | $59,401 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% ±1.7 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1% ±4.4 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.4% ±1.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±0.7 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6% ±1.1 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 65.7% of Bloomington's occupied homes and renters 34.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $361,700 by its owner (±$4,610). The median renter pays $1,561 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bloomington | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $361,700 ±$4,610 | $392,900 | +$52,427 |
| Median gross rent | $1,561 ±$36 | $1,487 | +$111 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8% ±3.4 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,052 ±$56 | $2,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.7% ±1.7 pts | 62.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.3% ±1.7 pts | 37.3% | – |
| Housing units | 39,261 ±874 | 571,527 | +2,297 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±1.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.7% ±1.9 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±0.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±0.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% ±1.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
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 Bloomington building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Bloomington in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
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 Bloomington work and get to work?
63.0% of Bloomington's workers drive alone and 22.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Bloomington | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.8% ±1.1 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.0 pts | 4.5% | +1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 63.0% ±2.1 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±1.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.3% ±1.9 pts | 25.2% | +18.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±0.9 | 21.9 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?
23 census tracts lie mostly in Bloomington (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,330 (Tract 254.03) to $130,114 (Tract 258.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 259.06Hennepin County | 5,587 | $94,707 |
| Tract 252.01Hennepin County | 5,583 | $76,814 |
| Tract 257.02Hennepin County | 5,410 | $117,222 |
| Tract 252.05Hennepin County | 5,174 | $91,157 |
| Tract 253.02Hennepin County | 4,942 | $64,613 |
| Tract 259.07Hennepin County | 4,719 | $107,868 |
| Tract 254.01Hennepin County | 4,424 | $87,753 |
| Tract 251Hennepin County | 4,361 | $86,797 |
| Tract 254.03Hennepin County | 4,239 | $62,330 |
| Tract 257.04Hennepin County | 4,223 | $91,348 |
| Tract 259.08Hennepin County | 4,113 | $102,984 |
| Tract 1255Hennepin County | 3,889 | $77,500 |
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 Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bloomington is the 403rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 4th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Bloomington ranks 256th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 4th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 417th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th | 562 |
| Median household income | 256th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 132nd | 562 |
| Median home value | 204th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 79th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 178th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 82nd | 559 |
| Median age | 287th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 474th | 561 |
| Work from home | 69th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 389th | 562 |
Bloomington's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, 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?
2 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.