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Population Review

Census ACS · #275 MSA

Bloomington Metro Area

The Bloomington, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has 161,256 residents. The median household income is $62,949 and the median home value is $242,800.

161,256

Population

207

People / sq mi

$62,949

Median Income

$242,800

Median Home Value

The Bloomington CBSA covers 780 sq mi of land at 206.8 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White85.0%
Black or African American3.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%

Economy & Income

$62,949

Median Household Income

$36,386

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Bloomington metro's price level is 95.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.9% lower the US average. The local median income of $62,949 has the buying power of $66,204 in average-priced US metros.

95.1

Price Level (US = 100)

$66,204

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$62,949

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$242,800

Median Home Value

$1,137

Median Rent

58.2%

Homeownership

Education

93.6%

High School+

44.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.9%

Drive Alone

13.8%

Work From Home

21.9 min

Avg Commute

30.3%

Foreign Born

Bloomington spans this state

Nearby metros

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Largest counties in Indiana

Part of Indiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bloomington, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 161,256 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #275 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Bloomington metro area is $62,949, with a per capita income of $36,386.

The Bloomington, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.

Data for the Bloomington, In CBSA (14020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.