Life in Bloomington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bloomington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bloomington:
The population in Bloomington is 78,791.
The median home value in Bloomington is $311,921.
The median income in Bloomington is $48,918.
The cost of living in Bloomington is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bloomington is $1,160.
The unemployment rate in Bloomington is 6.2%.
The poverty rate in Bloomington is 30.5%.
The average high in Bloomington is 63.6° and the average low is 43.7°.
Crime in Bloomington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bloomington. Key points include:
There were 2,367 total crimes in Bloomington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bloomington is 3,005.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bloomington is 286.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bloomington is 2,718.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bloomington is 41.81% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bloomington / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,367 | 3,005.3 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 226 | 286.9 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 44 | 55.9 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 131 | 166.3 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,141 | 2,718.3 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 178 | 226.0 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,832 | 2,326.0 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 131 | 166.3 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Bloomington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bloomington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bloomington is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bloomington is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bloomington is $311,921.
The median income in Bloomington is $48,918.
| Living Expense | Bloomington | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 112 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 107 | 100 | |
The average high in Bloomington is 63.6° and the average low is 43.7°.
There are 79.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.0 inches of precipitation each year with 15.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bloomington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.8 |
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The current population in Bloomington is 78,791. The population has increased 0.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78,791 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 79,006 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 80,064 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 84,691 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 84,116 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 84,058 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 83,636 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 83,093 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 82,813 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 81,963 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 81,115 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 80,440 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 79,662 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 78,490 | - |
75.5% White with 59,518 White residents.
4.8% African American with 3,766 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
10.5% Asian with 8,252 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 177 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 2,662 Two Or More residents.
5.6% Hispanic with 4,390 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bloomington | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.5% | 76.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.8% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.5% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 8.4% | 19.0% |
Bloomington is 50.2% female with 39,517 female residents.
Bloomington is 49.8% male with 39,274 male residents.
| Gender | Bloomington | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Bloomington completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Bloomington completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Bloomington completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Bloomington completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Bloomington completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Bloomington completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in Bloomington completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Bloomington completed professional degree.
8.0% of adults in Bloomington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bloomington | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
13.3% of households in Bloomington earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in Bloomington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.0% of households in Bloomington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Bloomington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Bloomington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Bloomington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Bloomington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.9% of households in Bloomington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.3% of households in Bloomington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.4% of households in Bloomington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bloomington | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 17.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 7.6% | 12.6% |