Town · New York
Town of Blooming Grove, New York
Blooming Grove (town), town, in Orange County, New York. Blooming Grove (town) had 18,418 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,811 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,635 (±60). GEOID 3607107003.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,418
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,811 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,635 ±60
Median household income
$95,967
±$12,232 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$395,500
±$28,007 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,682
±$281 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Blooming Grove (town) and what county is it in?
Blooming Grove (town) is a town in Orange County, New York. It covers 34.7 square miles of land, 542 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside the Town of Blooming Grove: Washingtonville (village, 5,657 in 2020), South Blooming Grove (village, 3,973 in 2020) and Mountain Lodge Park (CDP, 1,910 in 2020). Part of Beaver Dam Lake (CDP) and Salisbury Mills (CDP) also lie in it.
Blooming Grove (town) is in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY 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 Blooming Grove (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,418 people lived in Blooming Grove (town) on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 18,811 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,635 (±60).
| Measure | Blooming Grove (town) | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,635±60 | 406,616 | +1,029 |
| Households | 6,099±351 | 138,608 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.03±0.17 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,750±395 | 149,699 | no clear change |
Blooming Grove (town)'s population since 2000
From 17,351 in 2000 to 18,418 in 2025: up 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Blooming Grove (town) 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 Blooming Grove (town)?
The median resident of Blooming Grove (town) is 34.7 years old; 29.0% are under 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.3%. 14.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Blooming Grove (town) | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7±3.3 | 37.0 | −5.8 |
| Under 18 years | 29.0%±2.6 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.4%±1.7 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 49.6%±2.0 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.3%±4.9 pts | 23.9% | +15.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.4%±4.3 pts | 57.9% | −16.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1%±3.1 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| 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 | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.3%±2.8 pts | 13.7% | +5.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 34.7%±4.1 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±1.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±2.0 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2%±3.4 pts | 32.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.4%±2.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.0%±5.8 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Blooming Grove (town) earn?
Half of Blooming Grove (town)'s 6,099 households earn less than $95,967 a year (±$12,232), against $97,178 in Orange County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $119,967 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $24,000 after inflation. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Blooming Grove (town) | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,967±$12,232 | $97,178 | −$24,000 |
| Mean household income | $120,240±$7,716 | $124,053 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,894±$2,822 | $43,052 | −$8,530 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8%±3.2 pts | 12.6% | +9.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.7%±7.7 pts | 18.0% | +17.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±3.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9%±1.4 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±2.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 Blooming Grove (town)?
Owners occupy 82.0% of Blooming Grove (town)'s occupied homes and renters 18.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $395,500 by its owner (±$28,007). The median renter pays $1,682 a month including utilities, and 53.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Blooming Grove (town) | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $395,500±$28,007 | $387,900 | +$42,906 |
| Median gross rent | $1,682±$281 | $1,680 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.8%±12.7 pts | 48.0% | +22.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,862±$203 | $2,664 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.0%±3.1 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.0%±3.1 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,750±395 | 149,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8%±4.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.3%±3.8 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2%±1.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.1%±3.4 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3%±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
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 many new homes is Blooming Grove (town) building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Blooming Grove (town) in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
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 Blooming Grove (town) work and get to work?
65.6% of Blooming Grove (town)'s workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 46.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Blooming Grove (town) | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0%±3.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8%±1.9 pts | 5.5% | +3.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 65.6%±5.5 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±2.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 12.5%±5.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5%±2.6 pts | 12.8% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 46.4 min±5.8 | 34.1 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 Blooming Grove (town)?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Blooming Grove (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,492 (Tract 134) to $111,434 (Tract 132.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 133.01Orange County | 5,318 | $76,080 |
| Tract 132.01Orange County | 4,956 | $111,434 |
| Tract 134Orange County | 4,017 | $64,492 |
| Tract 133.02Orange County | 2,248 | $109,000 |
| Tract 132.02Orange County | 2,096 | $103,857 |
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 Blooming Grove (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Blooming Grove (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Blooming Grove (town) is the 652nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 82nd-most populous of 924 in New York.
Blooming Grove (town) ranks 566th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 82nd | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 823rd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 837th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 566th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 961st | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 455th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 385th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 395th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 859th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,510th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 672nd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 593rd | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 23rd | 1,652 |
Blooming Grove (town)'s figures with every place in New York (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 Blooming Grove (town)?
7 of the 57 figures for Blooming Grove (town) 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
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