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The City of Bloomington had a population of 78,907 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Bloomington ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Bloomington is located at latitude 40.4842 and longitude -88.9937 in McLean County. The formal boundaries for the City of Bloomington encompass a land area of 27.27 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. McLean County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Bloomington has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Bloomington is located within Township of Bloomington City, a minor civil division (MCD) of McLean County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,907 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,910 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 49 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $77,384 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,655 |
| Median Home Value | $203,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 37,162 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 21,610 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,282 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,270 (6.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 34,892 |
| Average Household Size | 2.20 |
| Family Households | 19,007 (54.5%) |
The table below compares Bloomington to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 12 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 142 | 90th |
| Median Household Income | # 542 | 63rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 277 | 81st |
| Diversity Index | # 193 | 87th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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