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Population Review

Bloomington, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Bloomington, Minnesota is 88,838 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Minnesota. The median household income is $90,677, the median home value is $346,200, and the median age is 40.8.

The population has grown 6.4% since 2010 (83,036 → 88,344).

88,838

Population

2560

People / sq mi

$90,677

Median Income

$346,200

Median Home Value

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Bloomington covers 34.7 sq mi of land at 2560 people per square mile.

About Bloomington, MN

Remote work is unusually prominent in Bloomington: 19.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Bloomington is a city in Minnesota with a population of 88,838. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Minnesota in the country, at #4 by population.

The typical household here earns about $90,677, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $346,200, with typical rent around $1,526.

College attainment is above the local norm at 45.3%, above the national 35.0%. About 19.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 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 83,036 in 2010 and 88,344 in 2024, a 6.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 89,853 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.46%.

2020 · 90K20102024
Bloomington city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

88,344

Population (2024)

83,036

Population (2010)

89,853

Peak (2020)

0.46%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201083,036
201183,937
201284,867
201385,078
201485,052
201585,190
201685,459
201785,588
201885,474
201984,943
202089,853
202189,457
202287,899
202387,718
202488,344

Race & Ethnicity

White68.7%
Black or African American11.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$90,677

Median Household Income

$49,908

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$346,200

Median Home Value

$1,526

Median Rent

66.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.1%

High School+

45.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.7%

Drive Alone

66.6%

Public Transit

19.6%

Work From Home

20.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

23.2%

Foreign Born

81.2%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

12.1%

With Disability

94.6%

Health Insurance

96.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.6%
Manufacturing11.0%
Information9.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Retail Trade5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.0%
Construction4.4%
Public Administration2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bloomington, Minnesota has a population of 88,838 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Minnesota.

The median household income in Bloomington, Minnesota is $90,677, with 5.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Bloomington, Minnesota is $346,200, with median monthly rent at $1,526 and a homeownership rate of 66.2%.

The median age in Bloomington, Minnesota is 40.8 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The population has grown 6.4% since 2010 (83,036 → 88,344).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.