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 48.1, meaning that there is a 48% 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 $78,474 and projected to be $91,145 in 2029. Per capita income is $33,985, projected to be $39,984 in 2029. 2.75% of households – 2,197 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $614,666 and the average disposable income is $59,187.
There are 37,356 housing units in Bloomington, IN; 11,628 are owner-occupied, 22,324 are rented, and 3,404 are vacant. The average home value is $330,011, with 3,495 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4,227 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 3,466 businesses in Bloomington, IN, employing 55,061 workers and pulling from a labor force of 37,306 age 16 and above. 3,332 workers commute into Bloomington, IN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
33,691 residents both live and work in/around Bloomington, IN. The average travel time is 17.3 minutes. 3.8% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.15% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 20,981 drive alone, 3,497 carpool, and 1,565 take public transportation. 5,198 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 5,996 residents work from home.
6,692 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,536 have associates degrees, 11,920 have bachelor’s degrees, and 13,658 hold a graduate or professional degree.
