Population 49,804 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bloomfield Hills
Household size in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, Bloomfield Hills sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.57, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.6 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Bloomfield Hills skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 48.2, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in Bloomfield Hills, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bloomfield Hills
Renters in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bloomfield Hills is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Bloomfield Hills than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Bloomfield Hills is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,366 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,488 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,873 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,238 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$872 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bloomfield Hills costs $2,238 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $872 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 24.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only two of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bloomfield Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.0% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.2% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.6% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Bloomfield Hills is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (77.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bloomfield Hills: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only seven of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bloomfield Hills
| Period | Bloomfield Hills | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bloomfield Hills runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bloomfield Hills compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Hills | 2.62 | 47.4 | 4.9% | 13.2% | 6.5% | 1970 | $2,238 | 77.7% | 98.4% | 3.4% |
| Birmingham | 2.37 | 42.9 | 6.0% | 23.3% | 9.0% | 1963 | $1,967 | 77.7% | 98.9% | 4.2% |
| Beverly Hills | 2.57 | 45.5 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1960 | $2,211 | 77.5% | 98.9% | 1.6% |
| Bingham Farms | 3.51 | 65.1 | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.5% | 1983 | $3,368 | 69.3% | 93.9% | 1.1% |
| Sylvan Lake | 1.98 | 49.1 | 9.3% | 23.8% | 7.6% | 1961 | $1,320 | 47.7% | 99.4% | 3.8% |
| Franklin | 2.47 | 48.9 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 7.9% | 1959 | $3,216 | 79.5% | 97.3% | 1.7% |
| Keego Harbor | 2.10 | 44.3 | 15.6% | 39.1% | 11.8% | 1977 | $1,263 | 44.5% | 96.7% | 5.2% |
| Pontiac | 2.52 | 37.6 | 20.6% | 53.3% | 11.5% | 1961 | $1,091 | 16.4% | 82.5% | 11.7% |
| Orchard Lake Village | 2.88 | 49.4 | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.3% | 1981 | $1,025 | 65.9% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| West Bloomfield | 2.68 | 46.8 | 6.0% | 16.5% | 5.4% | 1980 | $2,037 | 59.9% | 95.0% | 5.5% |
| Lathrup Village | 2.52 | 46.4 | 2.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 1956 | $1,449 | 56.5% | 95.4% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bloomfield Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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