Demographics — Bloomington, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

78,703

Median Agei

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

48.9%

Graduate+

16.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$198,800

Median Renti

$1,004

Total Units

37,013

Homeownership

61.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.3%1,326

$50K–$100K

7.4%1,552

$100K–$150K

18.8%3,963

$150K–$200K

18%3,791

$200K–$300K

25.2%5,310

$300K–$500K

20.7%4,373

$500K–$1M

3.5%731

$1M+

0.2%39

Rent Distribution

Under $500

841

$500–$750

2,184

$750–$1,000

3,224

$1,000–$1,250

2,806

$1,250–$1,500

1,803

$1,500–$2,000

1,152

$2,000+

587

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%159

2010–2019

6.2%2,305

2000–2009

16.9%6,263

1990–1999

17.6%6,499

1980–1989

10.9%4,031

1970–1979

14%5,171

1960–1969

8.3%3,061

1950–1959

6.7%2,475

1940–1949

4%1,492

1939 or earlier

15%5,557

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.8%25,265

Electricity

23.6%8,092

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%478

No Fuel

0.8%261

Other

0.4%121

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,449

Mean Household Incomei

$100,984

Per Capita Incomei

$44,142

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

41,029

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%2,395

$10K–$15K

3.6%1,219

$15K–$20K

2.9%993

$20K–$25K

3.2%1,092

$25K–$30K

3.7%1,259

$30K–$35K

3.4%1,159

$35K–$40K

2.7%940

$40K–$45K

4%1,377

$45K–$50K

3.4%1,172

$50K–$60K

7%2,383

$60K–$75K

8.9%3,057

$75K–$100K

13.2%4,533

$100K–$125K

10.3%3,513

$125K–$150K

6.1%2,100

$150K–$200K

9.7%3,326

$200K+

10.8%3,699

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,544

Residentsi

2,394

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing607 homes82% occupied$383/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers536 homes91% occupied$506/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab10 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 8391 homes95% occupied$376/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,449/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

84.4%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

14.1%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

69.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

54.8% of subsidized households are minority

26.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,7419.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

3,471

Mexico

1,183

China

600

Philippines

177

Guatemala

154

Korea

144

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

39,183

Avg. Commutei

16.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

39,945

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,944(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured