Bloomington, IN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

161,469

3.99% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

31.9

1.27% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

20.7%

3.63% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,060

3.51% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$190,500

7.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

79,265

5.01% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Bloomington, IN had a population of 161k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $54,060. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bloomington, IN declined from 168,172 to 161,469, a −3.99% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,226 to $54,060, a 3.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bloomington, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.75%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), and White (Hispanic) (1.73%).

None of the households in Bloomington, IN 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.

95.1% of the residents in Bloomington, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bloomington, IN are Indiana University-Bloomington (11,649 degrees awarded in 2021) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington (64 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bloomington, IN was $190,500, and the homeownership rate was 57.9%.

Most people in Bloomington, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Bloomington, IN was 2 cars per household.

Bloomington, IN borders Bedford, IN, Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, Seymour, IN, and Terre Haute, IN.

United States Indiana

Population & Diversity

Bloomington, IN is home to a population of 161k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.08% of Bloomington, IN residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2021, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Bloomington, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.28k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%

2021 Citizenship

94.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.1% of Bloomington, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bloomington, IN was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bloomington, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bloomington, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 77
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.28k ± 360
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5k ± 498

3.31%

Hispanic Population

5.34k people

3.31% of the people in Bloomington, IN are hispanic (5.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bloomington, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

7.08%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

7.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.3k people

As of 2021, 7.08% of Bloomington, IN residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bloomington, IN was 7.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bloomington, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,633 ± 376
Gulf War (2001-)
1,562 ± 308
Gulf War (1990s)
1,025 ± 285

Bloomington, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bloomington, IN employs 79.3k people. The largest industries in Bloomington, IN are Educational Services (17,110 people), Manufacturing (9,630 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,427 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,944), Public Administration ($61,107), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,060).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

79.3k

2021 Value

± 2,237

−5.01%

1 Year decline

± 4.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bloomington, IN declined at a rate of −5.01%, from 83.5k employees to 79.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bloomington, IN, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,315 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,009 people), and Management Occupations (7,788 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bloomington, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

79.3k

2021 Value

± 2,237

−5.01%

1 Year decline

± 4.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bloomington, IN declined at a rate of −5.01%, from 83.5k employees to 79.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bloomington, IN, are Educational Services (17,110 people), Manufacturing (9,630 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,427 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bloomington, IN, though some of these residents may live in Bloomington, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,008

Median earning men ± $1,479

$29,304

Median earning women ± $2,046

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,989), Manufacturing ($52,949), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,018).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,955), Wholesale Trade ($41,378), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,654
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
780
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
693
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.77M
Manufacturing
$1.08M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$304k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bloomington, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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 Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 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 Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bloomington, IN awarded 11,713 degrees. The student population of Bloomington, IN in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 23,042 male students and 22,406 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bloomington, IN are White (7,685 and 76.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (716 and 7.13%), Asian (671 and 6.68%), and Black or African American (496 and 4.94%).

The largest universities in Bloomington, IN by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University-Bloomington (11,649 and 99.5%) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington (64 and 0.546%).

The most popular majors in Bloomington, IN are General Business (3,071 and 26.2%), Public Administration (757 and 6.46%), and Informatics (483 and 4.12%).

The median tuition cost in Bloomington, IN for a public four year colleges is $9,913 for in-state students and $36,932 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bloomington, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 45,448 (50.7% men and 49.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 45,448 students enrolled in Bloomington, IN, 50.7% men and 49.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 29,534 records, of which 49.8% were women and 50.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
2,053 degree-majors awarded
Public Administration
589 degree-majors awarded
Informatics
461 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bloomington, IN was General Business with 2,053 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bloomington, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indiana University-Bloomington
11,649 degrees awarded
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington
64 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University-Bloomington with 11,649 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,004 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bloomington, IN, which is 1.05 times more than the 5,709 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,685 degrees mean that there were 10.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 716 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,913) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,420) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bloomington, IN was $190,500 in 2021, which is 0.778 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $177,700 to $190,500, a 7.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Bloomington, IN is 57.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bloomington, IN have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bloomington, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bloomington, IN is $54,060. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Bloomington, IN was Hamilton County, IN with a value of $104,858, followed by Boone County, IN and Hendricks County, IN, with respective values of $94,843 and $87,961.

Housing

Property

$190,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,301

$37,985

Median Property Taxes

±$1,357

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 Bloomington, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bloomington, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.9%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.9% of the housing units in Bloomington, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bloomington, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bloomington, IN was Hamilton County, IN with a value of $104,858, followed by Boone County, IN and Hendricks County, IN, with respective values of $94,843 and $87,961.

The following map shows all of the counties in Bloomington, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,060

Median Household Income

± $1,809

65.6k

Number of Households

± 1,987

In 2021, the median household income of the 65.6k households in Bloomington, IN grew to $54,060 from the previous year's value of $52,226.

The following chart displays the households in Bloomington, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bloomington, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.6%)
Worked At Home (10.6%)
Carpooled (8.88%)

In 2021, 70.6% of workers in Bloomington, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bloomington, IN have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Bloomington, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bloomington, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bloomington, IN (30.1k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bloomington, IN is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.3% of the population of Bloomington, IN has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1495 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1719 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 558 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,495 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,495 patients per year. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 33% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.75%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.57%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bloomington, IN declined by 1.42% from 6.85% to 6.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bloomington, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.