Population 6,258 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bloomingburg
Household size in Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.92 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.04 | 2.88 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.19 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.75 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Bloomingburg are large by national standards, averaging 3.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.44, even as the national average fell.
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 Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 38.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.2 | 40.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −8.1 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Bloomingburg is young: half of its residents are under 33.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.3, even as the national median rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 are younger.
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 Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Bloomingburg (17.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 24 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 Bloomingburg
Renters in Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 29.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 30.5% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 32.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bloomingburg own their homes; 25.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About two-thirds of owners (66.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.0% of the housing in Bloomingburg, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1968 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1970 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1971 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1974 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Bloomingburg are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Poughkeepsie area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1974. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $917 | $1,135 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,064 | $1,260 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,193 | $1,393 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,590 | $1,742 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$674 | +$607 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bloomingburg pays $1,590 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Poughkeepsie area as a whole ($1,742). Rent has climbed $674 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Bloomingburg
Bachelor's degrees in Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 29.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 30.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 32.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 35.1% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Bloomingburg than nationally: 30.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 86.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 87.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 90.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bloomingburg is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 Bloomingburg
| Period | Bloomingburg | Poughkeepsie area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Bloomingburg is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Bloomingburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingburg | 3.19 | 33.2 | 17.0% | 25.5% | 14.0% | 1981 | $1,590 | 30.5% | 92.9% | 5.3% |
| High View | 2.44 | 43.6 | 13.6% | 17.6% | 7.2% | 1989 | $1,507 | 36.7% | 90.3% | 7.6% |
| Burlingham | 3.04 | 33.7 | 15.4% | 11.7% | 12.1% | 1985 | $1,492 | 23.3% | 90.2% | 2.7% |
| Thompson Ridge | 2.77 | 48.4 | 2.7% | 17.9% | 8.4% | 1976 | $2,541 | 23.6% | 94.9% | 1.0% |
| Circleville | 2.42 | 55.0 | 10.1% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 1969 | $1,628 | 32.2% | 95.9% | 0.8% |
| Bullville | 3.52 | 50.8 | 3.6% | 10.9% | 19.0% | 1987 | $2,525 | 24.1% | 97.3% | 0.4% |
| Wurtsboro | 2.27 | 41.7 | 9.9% | 25.8% | 20.8% | 1963 | $1,611 | 24.6% | 85.6% | 3.7% |
| Summitville | 2.61 | 38.4 | 7.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1961 | $1,531 | 19.2% | 87.0% | 1.9% |
| Phillipsport | 2.34 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 32.2% | 1955 | $1,472 | 49.0% | 97.3% | 4.7% |
| Mamakating Park | 2.54 | 38.2 | 6.0% | 22.5% | 27.9% | 1953 | $1,532 | 20.0% | 87.5% | 0.9% |
| Pine Bush | 2.84 | 38.3 | 7.3% | 24.4% | 12.3% | 1977 | $1,654 | 24.7% | 94.5% | 7.1% |
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 Bloomingburg. 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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