Bloomington is Monroe County’s dynamic county seat. Home to Indiana University, it’s famous for its arts scene, abundant restaurants, and diverse cultural offerings.
The median age of Bloomington, IN residents is 26.
The diversity index of Bloomington, IN is 48.5, meaning that there is a 49% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Bloomington, IN is $77,151 and projected to be $85,813 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,480, projected to be $37,811 in 2030. 3.26% of households – 2,616 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $595,925 and the average disposable income is $58,233.
There are 38,034 housing units in Bloomington, IN; 11,470 are owner-occupied, 23,126 are rented, and 3,438 are vacant. The average home value is $350,513, with 3,863 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4,045 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 3,322 businesses in Bloomington, IN, employing 52,363 workers and pulling from a labor force of 37,713 age 16 and above. 3,398 workers commute into Bloomington, IN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
34,073 residents both live and work in/around Bloomington, IN. The average travel time is 16.9 minutes. 4.09% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.02% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 21,328 drive alone, 3,355 carpool, and 1,393 take public transportation. 5,191 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 6,392 residents work from home.
6,791 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,323 have associates degrees, 11,427 have bachelor’s degrees, and 14,503 hold a graduate or professional degree.
