Life in Bloomfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield:
The population in Bloomfield is 7,391.
The median home value in Bloomfield is $239,658.
The median income in Bloomfield is $51,212.
The cost of living in Bloomfield is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Bloomfield is $831.
The unemployment rate in Bloomfield is 5.9%.
The poverty rate in Bloomfield is 24.3%.
The average high in Bloomfield is 67.7° and the average low is 37.4°.
Crime in Bloomfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bloomfield. Key points include:
There were 159 total crimes in Bloomfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bloomfield is 2,169.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bloomfield is 709.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bloomfield is 1,459.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bloomfield is 2.36% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bloomfield / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 159 | 2,169.2 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 52 | 709.4 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.6 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 45 | 613.9 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 107 | 1,459.8 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 231.9 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 74 | 1,009.5 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 218.3 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Bloomfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bloomfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bloomfield is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bloomfield is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bloomfield is $239,658.
The median income in Bloomfield is $51,212.
| Living Expense | Bloomfield | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 89 | 100 | |
The average high in Bloomfield is 67.7° and the average low is 37.4°.
There are 27.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 8.6 inches of precipitation each year with 9.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bloomfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 27.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 8.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.4 |
The current population in Bloomfield is 7,391. The population has decreased -6.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,391 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 7,430 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 7,514 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 7,791 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 7,846 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 7,996 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 8,039 | 6.3% |
| 2016 | 7,565 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 7,735 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 7,877 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 7,969 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,996 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 7,942 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 7,887 | - |
40.0% White with 2,958 White residents.
0.2% African American with 12 African American residents.
19.3% American Indian with 1,430 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 58 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 3 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 227 Two Or More residents.
36.6% Hispanic with 2,703 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bloomfield | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.0% | 36.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.2% | 1.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 19.3% | 8.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 36.6% | 48.2% | 19.0% |
Bloomfield is 47.2% female with 3,489 female residents.
Bloomfield is 52.8% male with 3,902 male residents.
| Gender | Bloomfield | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
9.0% of adults in Bloomfield completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Bloomfield completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Bloomfield completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Bloomfield completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Bloomfield completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Bloomfield completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Bloomfield completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bloomfield completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bloomfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bloomfield | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
8.4% of households in Bloomfield earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Bloomfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.2% of households in Bloomfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.3% of households in Bloomfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Bloomfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.0% of households in Bloomfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Bloomfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.1% of households in Bloomfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.5% of households in Bloomfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Bloomfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bloomfield | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.4% | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 5.2% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 8.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 11.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.0% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.1% | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 7.1% | 12.6% |