Bloomfield is located in Capitol Planning Region Connecticut. Bloomfield has a 2024 population of 22,235. Bloomfield is currently growing at a rate of 1.6% annually and its population has increased by 3.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,448 in 2020.
The average household income in Bloomfield is $119,949 with a poverty rate of 7.37%. The median age in Bloomfield is 47.1 years: 43.7 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bloomfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,868 | 55.08% |
| White | 6,758 | 31.36% |
| Two or more races | 1,283 | 5.95% |
| Asian | 869 | 4.03% |
| Other race | 769 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,992 | 2.34 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 3,734 | 2.95 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 3,498 | 1.25 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Female | 1,462 | 3.21 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Male | 298 | 3.18 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,124 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,194 | 7.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,298 | 19.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,292 | 19.53% |
| High School Graduate | 3,888 | 23.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 248 | 1.47% |
| Some College | 3,810 | 22.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,900 | 7,994 | 2,286 |
| White | 5,626 | 5,441 | 3,174 |
| Hispanic | 1,020 | 920 | 352 |
| 2+ Races | 787 | 717 | 382 |
| Asian | 755 | 624 | 372 |
| Other Race | 572 | 492 | 206 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 56.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,374 | $75,673 | $82,091 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,125 | $102,146 | $77,143 |
| High School Graduate | $44,311 | $48,314 | $41,394 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,206 | $0 | $25,938 |
| Overall | $57,867 | $61,745 | $52,976 |
| Some College | $48,684 | $57,083 | $40,023 |
$57,867
Average Earnings
$61,745
Average Male
$52,976
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.97% of Bloomfield residents speak only English, while 18.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 7.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,789 | 791 | 6.71% |
| White | 6,253 | 512 | 8.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,588 | 209 | 13.16% |
| Multiple | 1,276 | 161 | 12.62% |
| Asian | 869 | 63 | 7.25% |
| Other | 738 | 20 | 2.71% |
7.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.03%
Male Poverty Rate
6.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bloomfield is Hispanic, with 13.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bloomfield is Other, with 2.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.78% |
| High School | 6.69% |
| Some College | 4.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.71% |
| Female Employed | 5.17% |
| Male Employed | 2.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,281 | $127,574 |
| Households | $97,436 | $119,949 |
| Married Families | $130,992 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,658 | $101,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,235
Number of Veterans
1,113
Male Veterans
122
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 434 |
| Second Gulf War | 263 |
| First Gulf War | 252 |
| Korea | 127 |
| World War II | 52 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 425 |
| 65 to 74 | 318 |
| 35 to 54 | 284 |
| 55 to 64 | 189 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 701 | 7.28% |
| White | 482 | 7.58% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 2.67% |
| Other Race | 12 | 1.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.35%
Born in Bloomfield
74.89%
Native Born
25.11%
Foreign Born
5.04%
Non Citizen
20.07%
Naturalized
74.89% of Bloomfield residents were born in the United States, with 48.35% having been born in Connecticut. 5.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,990 | 351 | 1.48% |
| 2028 | 23,639 | 351 | 1.51% |
| 2027 | 23,288 | 351 | 1.53% |
| 2026 | 22,937 | 351 | 1.55% |
| 2025 | 22,586 | 351 | 1.58% |
| 2024 | 22,235 | 351 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 21,884 | 351 | 1.63% |
| 2022 | 21,533 | 55 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 21,478 | 30 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 21,448 | 239 | 1.13% |
| 2019 | 21,209 | -84 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 21,293 | -66 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 21,359 | 777 | 3.78% |
| 2016 | 20,582 | -142 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 20,724 | -69 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 20,793 | 171 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 20,622 | -10 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 20,632 | 88 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 20,544 | 52 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 20,492 | 0 | 0% |