Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bloomington, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

78,907

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.4%54,779

Black

10.2%8,073

Asian

8.3%6,543

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%5,740

Two or More

4.2%3,328

Other

0.5%363

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%46

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%1,637

High School Diploma

16.9%8,964

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%2,897

Some College (1+ yr)

12%6,349

Associate's Degree

8.7%4,586

Bachelor's Degree

31.8%16,847

Master's Degree

12.4%6,570

Professional Degree

2.4%1,263

Doctorate

2.1%1,119

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

48.7%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$203,300

Median Renti

$1,050

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.9%21,610

Renter-Occupied

38.1%13,282

Total Units

37,162

Homeownership

61.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.6%1,419

$50K–$100K

8.1%1,746

$100K–$150K

16.5%3,569

$150K–$200K

17.8%3,848

$200K–$300K

25.5%5,501

$300K–$500K

21.3%4,605

$500K–$1M

3.9%835

$1M+

0.4%87

Rent Distribution

Under $500

842

$500–$750

1,745

$750–$1,000

3,218

$1,000–$1,250

2,866

$1,250–$1,500

2,010

$1,500–$2,000

1,464

$2,000+

620

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%276

2010–2019

6.5%2,409

2000–2009

16.8%6,236

1990–1999

17%6,316

1980–1989

11.2%4,162

1970–1979

13.9%5,152

1960–1969

8.4%3,130

1950–1959

6.7%2,495

1940–1949

3.6%1,320

1939 or earlier

15.2%5,666

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.9%25,448

Electricity

24.7%8,614

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%505

No Fuel

0.5%186

Other

0.3%114

Fuel Oil

0.1%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,384

Mean Household Incomei

$102,569

Per Capita Incomei

$45,655

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

42,246

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%2,377

$10K–$15K

3.7%1,292

$15K–$20K

2.3%801

$20K–$25K

3.5%1,219

$25K–$30K

2.9%1,014

$30K–$35K

3.6%1,273

$35K–$40K

3.4%1,198

$40K–$45K

3.2%1,108

$45K–$50K

3.6%1,239

$50K–$60K

6.9%2,412

$60K–$75K

8.4%2,918

$75K–$100K

14.7%5,121

$100K–$125K

10.1%3,539

$125K–$150K

5.6%1,943

$150K–$200K

10.2%3,563

$200K+

11.1%3,875

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,544

Residentsi

2,394

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing607 homes82% occupied$383/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers536 homes91% occupied$506/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab10 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 8391 homes95% occupied$376/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,384/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

84.4%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

14.1%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

69.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

54.8% of subsidized households are minority

26.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,11710.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

3,959

Mexico

1,500

China

411

Korea

148

Philippines

145

Guatemala

108

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

40,354

Avg. Commutei

16.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

41,075

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,614(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured