Bloomington, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bloomington, Illinois is 78,703 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $75,449, the median home value is $198,800, and the median age is 36.0.
The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (76,848 → 79,232).
78,703
Population
2903
People / sq mi
$75,449
Median Income
$198,800
Median Home Value
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Bloomington covers 27.1 sq mi of land at 2903 people per square mile.
About Bloomington, IL
Remote work is unusually prominent in Bloomington: 18.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 78,703 residents, Bloomington is a city in Illinois. It ranks #12 among cities in Illinois by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $75,449 — near the US median of $78,538. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $198,800, with typical rent around $1,004.
College attainment is above the local norm at 48.9%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 18.4%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Bloomington — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Bloomington city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bloomington city had a population of 76,848 in 2010 and 79,232 in 2024, a 3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 79,269 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: 0.22%.
79,232
Population (2024)
76,848
Population (2010)
79,269
Peak (2013)
0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 76,848 |
| 2011 | 77,308 |
| 2012 | 78,020 |
| 2013 | 79,269 |
| 2014 | 78,901 |
| 2015 | 78,414 |
| 2016 | 78,343 |
| 2017 | 78,134 |
| 2018 | 77,804 |
| 2019 | 77,330 |
| 2020 | 78,692 |
| 2021 | 78,828 |
| 2022 | 78,939 |
| 2023 | 78,952 |
| 2024 | 79,232 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$75,449
Median Household Income
$44,142
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$198,800
Median Home Value
$1,004
Median Rent
61.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.7%
High School+
48.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
69.4%
Public Transit
18.4%
Work From Home
16.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.7%
Foreign Born
87.9%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
10.5%
With Disability
95.0%
Health Insurance
95.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.4% |
| Information | 21.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bloomington, Illinois has a population of 78,703 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Bloomington, Illinois is $75,449, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bloomington, Illinois is $198,800, with median monthly rent at $1,004 and a homeownership rate of 61.6%.
The median age in Bloomington, Illinois is 36.0 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (76,848 → 79,232).
Bloomington city, IL Climate
Bloomington city, IL has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F) and receives about 957 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.6°C
Avg Temp
957
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 42 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 40 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 79 mm |
| April | 11° / 51° | 95 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 107 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 97 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 101 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 91 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 95 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 68 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 72 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 70 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bloomington city, IL
The most comfortable months to visit Bloomington city, IL are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -10°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.