Census Data
2020 Decennial Census
On August 12, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau began releasing selected data from the 2020 Census at the city and census tract level. The Bureau will make more data available in the coming months and into 2022. The City will update this webpage with relevant Census data and resources, as they become available.
Population Total
| Population |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
89,987 82,893 8.6% |
Age
| Population 18 years of age or older |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
72,506 66,530 9.0% |
Population Totals
| Hispanic |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
8,872 5,623 57.8% |
| Non-Hispanic White |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
61,243 63,974 -4.3% |
| Non-Hispanic Black |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
8,823 5,839 51.1% |
| Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
448 267 67.8% |
| Non-Hispanic Asian |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
5,910 4,835 22.2% |
| Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
45 33 36.4% |
| Non-Hispanic Some Other Race |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
479 154 211.0% |
| Non-Hispanic Two or More Races |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
4,167 2,168 92.2% |
Percent of Total Population
|
Race/Ethnicity |
People |
Percent |
|
Hispanic |
8,872 |
9.9% |
|
Non-Hispanic White |
61,243 |
68.1% |
|
Non-Hispanic Black |
8,823 |
9.8% |
|
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native |
448 |
0.5% |
|
Non-Hispanic Asian |
5,910 |
6.6% |
|
Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander |
45 |
0.1% |
|
Non-Hispanic Some Other race |
479 |
0.5% |
|
Non-Hispanic Two or More Races |
4,167 |
4.6% |
|
Total |
89,987 |
100.0% |
| Housing Units |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
39,600 37,641 5.2% |
| Households |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
38,080 35,905 6.1% |
| Vacant Units |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
1,520 1,736 -12.4% |
| Vacancy Rate |
2020 2010 Percent Change |
3.8% 4.6% -0.8% |
The Census Bureau has data and visualizations available on its website, including an interactive map.
The State Demographic Center's Office has begun reformatting the released redistricting data into a more user-friendly format.
The State of Minnesota has provided an FAQ about the Census data.
The Census Bureau also has data in a more user-friendly format through its primary data dissemination platform at data.census.gov
The following data is from the 2010 and 2000 Decennial Census. Additional data can be found in the American Community Survey Census data found on the Community Profile page prepared by the Metropolitan Council
2010 Census data
The information has been compiled using data primarily from the 2010 census, with comparisons to 2000 in some cases.
| 2010 | 2000 | Change | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,893 | 85,172 | (2,279) | -2.7% |
| Housing Units | 37,641 | 37,104 | 537 | 1.4% |
| Occupied Housing Units (Households) | 35,905 | 36,400 | (495) | -1.4% |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,736 | 704 | 1,032 | 146.6% |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.6% | 1.9% | NA | NA |
| Population in Group Quarters | 991 | 1,326 | (335) | -25.3% |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 | 2.30 | (0.02) | -0.9% |
| Population in Households | 81,902 | 83,846 | (1,944) | -2.3% |
The demographic data provided on this page reflects the tracts and block groups used by the Census Bureau. For the 2010 census, Bloomington was divided into 21 census tracts and 75 block groups. The 2000 Census used the same 21 tracts but included 77 block groups.
Age
The 2010 Census has called attention to the continued aging of the population at the local, state, and national levels. Policy makers must consider current and future age data when designing public services including recreational offerings, housing programs, transit services and many others.
In comparison with the rest of the metropolitan area, Bloomington has a relatively mature population.
Education
- High school graduates in Bloomington - 2010
- High school graduates in the seven-county metro area - 2010
Foreign-born population
Household and family size
In the 1950s and 1960s, when Bloomington saw the bulk of its population growth, a high percentage of new housing units were purchased by families with young children. Average household size in 1960 was 4.2 people per household, falling to 2.28 people per household in 2010.
Changes in average household size have had a strong impact on the public school system. In the 1960s, Bloomington school enrollment peaked at 25,000 students. In 2010, there were around 10,800 students in Bloomington public schools.
Housing
Changes in values and rent levels often reflect the construction of new units within a neighborhood. Inflation-adjusted maps are offered to show changes in rent and house values in real dollars.
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MultiFamilyHousingCity.pdf - The American Community Survey tracks housing type by the number of units in a structure. In this file, "multifamily housing" refers to units that have more than two units per structure.
Income
These links provide data on median incomes, poverty and high-income households. Inflation-adjusted maps show how income has changed with respect to purchasing power.
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Income2010Chart.pdf -
Income2010.pdf -
Income2010mETRO.pdf
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PovertyCity.pdf -
PovertyMetro.pdf
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HighIncomeCity.pdf -
HighIncomeMetro.pdf
Language
Population
From 2000 to 2010, Bloomington's population decreased by 2.68%, a reflection of smaller average household sizes and an increase in vacant housing units. Households decreased by 1.36%, a reflection of a higher vacancy rate than in 2000. Employment decreased by 12.76%, a reflection of the economic recession and increased commercial vacancy rates.
The most recent certified population levels for Bloomington (prepared by the Metropolitan Council in July 2012 for per capita state aid and fiscal disparities distributions) are:
- Population: 83,671
- Housing units: 37,831
- Households (occupied housing units): 36,256
- Population in group quarters: 1,190
- Average people per household: 2.75
Race
Citywide racial distribution data can be found in Bloomington's
.
Single-parent families
Transit use
These links describe Bloomington's use of public transportation for trips to and from work. Neighborhoods' use of transit is difficult to compare since service levels vary considerably from neighborhood to neighborhood.
Unemployment
Links for further census information
- Data.Census.Gov
The U.S. Census Bureau's portal to census data and maps. An excellent resource for most census related questions. - U.S. Census Bureau
Further census related information. - MetroGIS Data Finder
Good resource for demographic and geographic information in Minnesota. - State of Minnesota Census 2010 page