Population 31,433 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bloomington
Household size in Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.37 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.39 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.85 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.09 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Bloomington are large by national standards, averaging 4.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 4.37, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.1 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Bloomington is young: half of its residents are under 33.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.0, mirroring the country.
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 Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Bloomington: 22.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 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 Bloomington
Renters in Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bloomington own their homes; 28.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. The renter share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in Bloomington are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Bloomington was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in the wider Riverside area, where the median home dates to 1986. The newest homes are mostly in the center, 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 Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,036 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,185 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,278 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,639 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$603 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bloomington pays $1,639 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Riverside area ($2,083). Rents are up $603 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Bloomington
Bachelor's degrees in Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bloomington: 10.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 55 have a lower 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 Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.7% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 61.0% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 66.1% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in Bloomington never finished high school, well above the national share: only 66.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 64 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Bloomington
| Period | Bloomington | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Bloomington than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.2 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).
Bloomington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 4.09 | 33.3 | 22.3% | 28.1% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,639 | 10.3% | 66.1% | 6.2% |
| Crestmore Heights | 3.86 | 34.9 | 18.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 1984 | $1,116 | 17.0% | 73.9% | 9.3% |
| Rialto | 3.87 | 33.5 | 17.1% | 31.9% | 4.8% | 1980 | $2,028 | 14.4% | 76.1% | 7.5% |
| Fontana | 3.75 | 34.3 | 15.8% | 33.8% | 3.1% | 1988 | $2,165 | 20.6% | 78.8% | 6.5% |
| Colton | 3.22 | 35.2 | 18.2% | 46.2% | 6.5% | 1973 | $1,697 | 16.2% | 75.4% | 7.4% |
| Rubidoux | 3.78 | 34.6 | 21.5% | 32.8% | 5.0% | 1976 | $1,843 | 12.8% | 71.0% | 7.1% |
| Grand Terrace | 2.88 | 39.5 | 14.3% | 34.0% | 7.2% | 1978 | $2,114 | 27.7% | 86.6% | 5.5% |
| Glen Avon | 3.84 | 35.3 | 14.0% | 43.9% | 4.2% | 1978 | $1,714 | 10.5% | 68.9% | 5.2% |
| Pedley | 3.80 | 34.8 | 14.6% | 22.5% | 7.1% | 1980 | $2,159 | 16.3% | 74.8% | 6.2% |
| San Bernardino | 3.57 | 32.4 | 22.8% | 49.2% | 5.5% | 1970 | $1,662 | 12.8% | 72.5% | 6.1% |
| Riverside area | 3.34 | 37.0 | 14.8% | 34.2% | 7.8% | 1986 | $2,083 | 24.0% | 82.5% | 6.8% |
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 Bloomington. 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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