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 49.7, meaning that there is a 50% 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 $81,070 and projected to be $92,398 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,221, projected to be $40,696 in 2031. 3.46% of households – 2,834 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $724,024 and the average disposable income is $61,529.
There are 38,837 housing units in Bloomington, IN; 11,189 are owner-occupied, 23,766 are rented, and 3,882 are vacant. The average home value is $361,275, with 4,138 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4,692 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 3,273 businesses in Bloomington, IN, employing 49,322 workers and pulling from a labor force of 38,617 age 16 and above. 3,676 workers commute into Bloomington, IN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
34,586 residents both live and work in/around Bloomington, IN. The average travel time is 17.5 minutes. 3.47% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.3% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 21,515 drive alone, 3,408 carpool, and 1,386 take public transportation. 5,165 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 7,046 residents work from home.
6,847 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,459 have associates degrees, 11,191 have bachelor’s degrees, and 14,181 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
