Bloomfield is a city located in San Juan County New Mexico. Bloomfield has a 2024 population of 7,330. Bloomfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,405 in 2020.
The average household income in Bloomfield is $63,120 with a poverty rate of 22.61%. The median age in Bloomfield is 33 years: 33.2 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bloomfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,952 | 53.19% |
| Native American | 1,793 | 24.13% |
| Other race | 1,242 | 16.72% |
| Two or more races | 408 | 5.49% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,605 | 2.82 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Married | 1,005 | 3.6 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Non Family | 796 | 1.22 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 603 | 3.25 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Male | 201 | 4 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 442 | 9.7% |
| Associates Degree | 511 | 11.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 363 | 7.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 286 | 6.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,242 | 27.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 3.62% |
| Some College | 1,546 | 33.94% |
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 | 2,197 | 1,967 | 391 |
| Hispanic | 1,277 | 1,062 | 122 |
| Native American | 996 | 834 | 119 |
| Other Race | 684 | 501 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 197 | 197 | 27 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 48.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,025 | $58,070 | $38,194 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,064 | $112,917 | $90,980 |
| High School Graduate | $45,365 | $46,269 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,962 | $37,523 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,337 | $47,367 | $27,612 |
| Some College | $37,132 | $47,875 | $28,144 |
$39,337
Average Earnings
$47,367
Average Male
$27,612
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.32% of Bloomfield residents speak only English, while 23.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,761 | 641 | 36.4% |
| White | 3,198 | 605 | 18.92% |
| Hispanic | 2,254 | 388 | 17.21% |
| Other | 1,240 | 216 | 17.42% |
| Multiple | 403 | 53 | 13.15% |
22.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.73%
Male Poverty Rate
28.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bloomfield is Native, with 36.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bloomfield is Multiple, with 13.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.26% |
| Some College | 18.94% |
| High School | 16.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.32% |
| Male Employed | 7.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,355 | $67,671 |
| Households | $49,442 | $63,120 |
| Married Families | $70,461 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,667 | $41,383 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
510
Number of Veterans
468
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 183 |
| Second Gulf War | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 169 |
| 75+ | 138 |
| 35 to 54 | 135 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 371 | 11.88% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 8.42% |
| Native American | 68 | 5.84% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 26.4% |
| Other Race | 19 | 2.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
3%
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
61.57%
Born in Bloomfield
98.05%
Native Born
1.95%
Foreign Born
1.47%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
98.05% of Bloomfield residents were born in the United States, with 61.57% having been born in New Mexico. 1.47% 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 | 7,236 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 7,255 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 7,274 | -18 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 7,292 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 7,311 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 7,330 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 7,349 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 7,347 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 7,373 | -32 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 7,405 | -287 | -3.73% |
| 2019 | 7,692 | -105 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 7,797 | -92 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 7,889 | -64 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 7,953 | -24 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,977 | -60 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 8,037 | -28 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 8,065 | -24 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,089 | -14 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 8,103 | -62 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 8,165 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,417 | 1,203 | 23.07% |
| 1990 | 5,214 | 333 | 6.82% |
| 1980 | 4,881 | -2,355 | -32.55% |