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Cost of living in Bloomsburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bloomsburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bloomsburg is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bloomsburg is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bloomsburg is $257,066.
The median income in Bloomsburg is $51,536.
Bloomsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bloomsburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bloomsburg | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bloomsburg, PA Weather
The average high in Bloomsburg is 60.1° and the average low is 38.8°.
There are 82.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.0 inches of precipitation each year with 31.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bloomsburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bloomsburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bloomsburg
The current population in Bloomsburg is 13,024. The population has decreased 8.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,024 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 12,906 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 12,836 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 12,850 | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 13,916 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 14,085 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 14,275 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 14,500 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 14,619 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 14,631 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 14,699 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 14,655 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 14,608 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 14,622 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 14,299 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bloomsburg
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Bloomsburg is:
84.2% White with 10,963 White residents.
3.3% African American with 430 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 130 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 106 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 274 Two Or More residents.
8.6% Hispanic with 1,115 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bloomsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.3% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bloomsburg
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Bloomsburg is 52.8% female with 6,871 female residents.
Bloomsburg is 47.2% male with 6,153 male residents.
| Gender | Bloomsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bloomsburg for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Bloomsburg completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Bloomsburg completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Bloomsburg completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Bloomsburg completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Bloomsburg completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Bloomsburg completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Bloomsburg completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bloomsburg completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Bloomsburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bloomsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
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9.3% of households in Bloomsburg earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Bloomsburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.7% of households in Bloomsburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Bloomsburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Bloomsburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.8% of households in Bloomsburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Bloomsburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.6% of households in Bloomsburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Bloomsburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.1% of households in Bloomsburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bloomsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
