Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bloomington, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#3/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

88,665

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65%57,598

Black

12%10,645

Hispanic/Latino

11.2%9,904

Asian

5.1%4,564

Two or More

4.9%4,365

Other

1.5%1,299

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%290

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%1,536

High School Diploma

16.4%10,528

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%3,788

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%7,507

Associate's Degree

10.5%6,763

Bachelor's Degree

32%20,542

Master's Degree

10.3%6,619

Professional Degree

2.4%1,555

Doctorate

1.5%946

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

46.2%

Graduate+

14.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$361,700

Median Renti

$1,561

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%24,722

Renter-Occupied

34.3%12,879

Total Units

39,261

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,211

Mean Household Incomei

$120,782

Per Capita Incomei

$52,173

Poverty Ratei

9.1%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

50,438

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

1,240

Residentsi

2,588

Avg. Tenant Renti

$520/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers543 homes90% occupied$615/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8491 homes94% occupied$451/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC126 homes96% occupied$430/mo rent

811/PRAC43 homes82% occupied$366/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,211/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

85.3%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

12.3%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

1.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $75K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

71.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58.8% of subsidized households are minority

19.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

3,823(5.4% of civilian adults)