Bloomington is a city located in Hennepin County Minnesota. Bloomington has a 2024 population of 86,580. Bloomington is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 89,850 in 2020.
The average household income in Bloomington is $115,144 with a poverty rate of 9.07%. The median age in Bloomington is 40.8 years: 39.2 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bloomington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,063 | 68.74% |
| Black or African American | 9,928 | 11.18% |
| Two or more races | 6,867 | 7.73% |
| Other race | 5,829 | 6.56% |
| Asian | 4,638 | 5.22% |
| Native American | 513 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 37,724 | 2.32 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 17,438 | 2.98 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 15,491 | 1.25 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Female | 3,292 | 3.44 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Male | 1,503 | 3.13 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,012 | 3.13% |
| Associates Degree | 6,879 | 10.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,455 | 31.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,649 | 13.47% |
| High School Graduate | 11,636 | 18.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,408 | 3.75% |
| Some College | 12,183 | 18.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47,671 | 46,562 | 24,034 |
| Black | 5,937 | 4,628 | 1,402 |
| Hispanic | 4,523 | 3,125 | 881 |
| Asian | 3,599 | 3,042 | 1,732 |
| 2+ Races | 3,019 | 2,873 | 1,189 |
| Other Race | 2,844 | 1,814 | 369 |
| Native American | 382 | 274 | 154 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,046 | $86,886 | $61,925 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,803 | $94,957 | $71,423 |
| High School Graduate | $45,153 | $48,605 | $42,397 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,573 | $37,415 | $23,919 |
| Overall | $57,303 | $62,817 | $51,135 |
| Some College | $47,901 | $53,373 | $40,869 |
$57,303
Average Earnings
$62,817
Average Male
$51,135
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.2% of Bloomington residents speak only English, while 18.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58,715 | 3,752 | 6.39% |
| Black | 9,829 | 2,026 | 20.61% |
| Hispanic | 9,308 | 1,456 | 15.64% |
| Other | 5,769 | 1,191 | 20.64% |
| Asian | 4,573 | 333 | 7.28% |
| Multiple | 6,647 | 236 | 3.55% |
| Native | 493 | 182 | 36.92% |
9.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.31%
Male Poverty Rate
9.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bloomington is Native, with 36.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bloomington is Multiple, with 3.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.28% |
| Some College | 9.24% |
| High School | 8.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.56% |
| Male Employed | 5.03% |
| Female Employed | 4.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,532 | $139,484 |
| Households | $90,677 | $115,144 |
| Married Families | $126,538 | $151,783 |
| Non Families | $57,796 | $75,544 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,113
Number of Veterans
3,838
Male Veterans
275
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,621 |
| Second Gulf War | 786 |
| First Gulf War | 567 |
| Korea | 494 |
| World War II | 142 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,683 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,030 |
| 35 to 54 | 681 |
| 55 to 64 | 470 |
| 18 to 34 | 249 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,511 | 6.78% |
| 2+ Races | 220 | 5.72% |
| Black | 189 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 1.89% |
| Asian | 92 | 2.36% |
| Other Race | 58 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 43 | 10.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
61.63%
Born in Bloomington
86.07%
Native Born
13.93%
Foreign Born
6.11%
Non Citizen
7.82%
Naturalized
86.07% of Bloomington residents were born in the United States, with 61.63% having been born in Minnesota. 6.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 82,494 | -817 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 83,311 | -817 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 84,128 | -818 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 84,946 | -817 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 85,763 | -817 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 86,580 | -818 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 87,398 | -364 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 87,762 | -1,687 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 89,449 | -401 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 89,850 | 4,914 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 84,936 | -599 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 85,535 | -105 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 85,640 | 132 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 85,508 | 278 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 85,230 | 143 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 85,087 | -17 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 85,104 | 219 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 84,885 | 939 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 83,946 | 908 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 83,038 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 85,172 | -1,163 | -1.35% |
| 1990 | 86,335 | 4,504 | 5.5% |
| 1980 | 81,831 | -139 | -0.17% |
| 1970 | 81,970 | 31,472 | 62.32% |
| 1960 | 50,498 | -31,996 | -38.79% |