Bloomsburg, PA

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2022 Population
12,836
0.109% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
23.1
2.94% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
32%
13.8% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$46,019
10.8% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$176,600
12.6% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
5,333
3.59% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Bloomsburg, PA had a population of 12.8k people with a median age of 23.1 and a median household income of $46,019. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Bloomsburg, PA declined from 12,850 to 12,836, a −0.109% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,540 to $46,019, a 10.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bloomsburg, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.91%), White (Hispanic) (2.76%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%).

None of the households in Bloomsburg, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Bloomsburg, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bloomsburg, PA are Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (3,056 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Bloomsburg, PA was $176,600, and the homeownership rate was 37.8%.

Most people in Bloomsburg, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Bloomsburg, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Bloomsburg, PA is home to a population of 12.8k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.35% of Bloomsburg, PA residents were born outside of the country (302 people).

In 2022, there were 21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.8k people) in Bloomsburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 514 Two+ (Hispanic) and 502 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99%
2022 Citizenship
99.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of Bloomsburg, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Bloomsburg, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bloomsburg, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    10.8k ± 462
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    514 ± 218
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    502 ± 144
8.2%
Hispanic Population
1.05k people

In 2022, there were 21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.8k people) in Bloomsburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 514 Two+ (Hispanic) and 502 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.2% of the people in Bloomsburg, PA are hispanic (1.05k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,082 ± 7,698 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,229 ± 7,349 people
  3. China
    69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.35%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
302 people
1.95%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
250 people

As of 2022, 2.35% of Bloomsburg, PA residents (302 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bloomsburg, PA was 1.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    93 ± 72
  2. Vietnam
    41 ± 45
  3. Korea
    24 ± 30

Bloomsburg, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Bloomsburg, PA employs 5.33k people. The largest industries in Bloomsburg, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,042 people), Accommodation & Food Services (795 people), and Retail Trade (672 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,471), Manufacturing ($61,429), and Information ($51,481).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

5.33k
2022 Value
± 659
3.59%
1 Year growth
± 16.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bloomsburg, PA grew at a rate of 3.59%, from 5.15k employees to 5.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bloomsburg, PA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (789 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (694 people), and Management Occupations (448 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bloomsburg, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.33k
2022 Value
± 659
3.59%
1 Year growth
± 16.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bloomsburg, PA grew at a rate of 3.59%, from 5.15k employees to 5.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bloomsburg, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,042 people), Accommodation & Food Services (795 people), and Retail Trade (672 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bloomsburg, PA, though some of these residents may live in Bloomsburg, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,063
Median earning men ± $11,804
$24,557
Median earning women ± $12,158

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,029), Manufacturing ($61,964), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,286).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($67,883), Manufacturing ($54,375), and Public Administration ($45,775).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Bloomsburg, PA awarded 3,056 degrees. The student population of Bloomsburg, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,596 male students and 7,478 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bloomsburg, PA are White (2,462 and 80.6%), followed by Unknown (163 and 5.34%), Hispanic or Latino (158 and 5.18%), and Black or African American (146 and 4.78%).

The largest universities in Bloomsburg, PA by number of degrees awarded are Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (3,056 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bloomsburg, PA are General Business Administration & Management (371 and 12.1%), Registered Nursing (276 and 9.03%), and General Psychology (137 and 4.48%).

The median tuition cost in Bloomsburg, PA for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $15,537 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Bloomsburg, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 12,074 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 12,074 students enrolled in Bloomsburg, PA, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,757 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 181 degrees awarded
  2. 137 degrees awarded
  3. 315 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bloomsburg, PA was Registered Nursing with 181 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
3,056 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania with 3,056 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,135 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bloomsburg, PA, which is 0.591 times less than the 1,921 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,462 degrees mean that there were 15.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 163 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,132) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,677) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bloomsburg, PA was $176,600 in 2022, which is 0.626 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $156,800 to $176,600, a 12.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Bloomsburg, PA is 37.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Bloomsburg, PA have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bloomsburg, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$176,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$10,249
$1,584
Median Property Taxes
±$285

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bloomsburg, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

37.8%
Homeownership
2022
54.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 37.8% of the housing units in Bloomsburg, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 38.2%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 510
  2. Census Tract 512

The following map shows all of the places in Bloomsburg, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$46,019
Median Household Income
± $4,942
4.19k
Number of Households
± 551

In 2022, the median household income of the 4.19k households in Bloomsburg, PA grew to $46,019 from the previous year's value of $41,540.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bloomsburg, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (66%)
  2. Walked (11.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (11.2%)

In 2022, 66% of workers in Bloomsburg, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (11.2%).

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Commute Time

14.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bloomsburg, PA have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.861% of the workforce in Bloomsburg, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bloomsburg, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bloomsburg, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bloomsburg, PA (2.98k out of 9.31k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bloomsburg, PA is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

95.7% of the population of Bloomsburg, PA has health coverage, with 59.1% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 8.27% on Medicare, 8.95% on non-group plans, and 0.192% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Columbia County, PA see 1965 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.203% decrease from the previous year (1969 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2093 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1410 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,965 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Columbia County, PA

Primary care physicians in Columbia County, PA see an average of 1,965 patients per year. This represents a 0.203% decrease from the previous year (1,969 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Columbia County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 44.1% between 18 and 34 years, 22.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.28%
Uninsured
59.1%
Employer Coverage
19.2%
Medicaid
8.27%
Medicare
8.95%
Non-Group
0.192%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bloomsburg, PA declined by 21.3% from 5.45% to 4.28%.

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