Town · Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, town, in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Bloomsburg had 13,375 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,711 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,024 (±40). GEOID 4207128.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,375
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,711 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,024 ±40
Median household income
$51,536
±$6,588 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$179,100
±$14,278 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$980
±$59 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Bloomsburg and what county is it in?
Bloomsburg is a town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It covers 4.3 square miles of land, 2,923 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bloomsburg is in the Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA micropolitan statistical area (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 Bloomsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,375 people lived in Bloomsburg on July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 12,711 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,024 (±40).
| Measure | Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,024 ±40 | 65,362 | −1,061 |
| Households | 4,584 ±290 | 26,350 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.10 ±0.13 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,380 ±320 | 29,824 | no clear change |
Bloomsburg's population since 2000
From 12,375 in 2000 to 13,375 in 2025: up 8.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg?
The median resident of Bloomsburg is 24.3 years old; 10.1% are under 18 and 12.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.6%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.3 ±1.0 | 41.0 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 10.1% ±1.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.9% ±1.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±3.1 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% | +4.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.2% ±2.9 pts | 90.5% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | −1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| 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% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±1.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4% ±2.5 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 4.0% | −4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1% ±2.2 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.5% ±5.8 pts | 26.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.0% ±4.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.7% ±3.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Bloomsburg earn?
Half of Bloomsburg's 4,584 households earn less than $51,536 a year (±$6,588), against $64,644 in Columbia County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $39,649 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,887 after inflation. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,536 ±$6,588 | $64,644 | +$11,887 |
| Mean household income | $63,131 ±$6,905 | $81,045 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,970 ±$2,483 | $33,218 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.5% ±6.2 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.0% ±18.6 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.1% ±4.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±2.5 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3% ±4.0 pts | 87.8% | – |
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 Bloomsburg?
Owners occupy 35.4% of Bloomsburg's occupied homes and renters 64.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $179,100 by its owner (±$14,278). The median renter pays $980 a month including utilities, and 27.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,100 ±$14,278 | $206,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $980 ±$59 | $943 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.0% ±5.8 pts | 32.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,214 ±$220 | $1,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 35.4% ±4.7 pts | 69.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 64.6% ±4.7 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Housing units | 5,380 ±320 | 29,824 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±4.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 37.2% ±5.6 pts | 69.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3% ±3.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.2% ±5.1 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.3% ±3.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
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 Bloomsburg building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Bloomsburg in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
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 Bloomsburg work and get to work?
68.4% of Bloomsburg's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2% ±4.3 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% ±3.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.4% ±5.4 pts | 75.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±4.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 8.3% ±2.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4% ±4.0 pts | 12.9% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.7 min ±1.8 | 21.7 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 Bloomsburg?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Bloomsburg (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,367 (Tract 512) to $65,664 (Tract 510).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 512Columbia County | 3,794 | $43,367 |
| Tract 511.01Columbia County | 3,316 | $52,700 |
| Tract 511.02Columbia County | 3,273 | $53,553 |
| Tract 510Columbia County | 2,641 | $65,664 |
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 Bloomsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Bloomsburg compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bloomsburg is the 2,616th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 46th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Bloomsburg ranks 1,969th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 46th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 126th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 415th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,969th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 2,100th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,467th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,113th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 54th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 689th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 2,121st | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2,130th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 762nd | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 2,117th | 2,156 |
Bloomsburg's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg?
10 of the 57 figures for Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg.