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
| White | 85.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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
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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.
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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.
Bloomington is defined demographically by education — 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Bloomington is a metro area in IN with a population of 161,256.
Median household income is $62,949, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.8%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $242,800, with typical rent around $1,137.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US metro areas — 44.0% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Bloomington usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.