Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington: The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
About
Bloomington is a city located in the county of McLean in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 76,610 and a population density of 1,089 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 77,132 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Bloomington
| Population : | 77,132 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McLean County |
| Postal code : | 61701–61705 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 70.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 797 feet / 243 meters |
| Capital city : | Bloomington is capital of McLean County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:24:30 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,097 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bloomington is located at 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W (40.4842000, -88.9936900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bloomington
Demographics
The population of Bloomington increased by 0.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 76,610 | - | census |
| 2011 | 77,308 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 78,020 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 79,269 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 78,901 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 78,414 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 78,343 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 78,134 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 77,804 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 77,330 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 77,132 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,496 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,504 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -13.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,696 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,505 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 31.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 5.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 37.8% |
| White only, percent : | 47.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 85.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 9.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 369 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 36.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $152,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $873 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $415 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $856 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,489 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 4.01 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 24,284 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,636 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,114 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $10,617 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 36.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 93 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 191 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 216 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 798.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.42 |
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People born in Bloomington (84)
People born in Bloomington, including physicist Clinton Davisson, jazz pianist John Campbell, United States Senator from Florida Rick Scott, .
List
- George Lincoln Rockwell (American politician, founder of the American Natiioal Party (1918-1967)) he was born in 09/03/1918
- Richard Webb (American actor (1915-1993)) he was born in 09/09/1915
- Elbert Green Hubbard (American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher) he was born in 19/06/1856
- Joe Loprieno (American ice hockey player) he was born in 08/10/1986
- Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (U.S. botanist (1864–1935)) he was born in 08/11/1864
- Frederic Goudy (American artist) he was born in 08/03/1865
- Jim DeChamp (American actor) he was born in 18/10/1980
- Forrest Taylor (actor (1883-1965)) he was born in 29/12/1883
- William R. Roy (American politician (1926-2014)) he was born in 23/02/1926
- George W. Whitehead (American mathematician) he was born in 02/08/1918
- Pokey LaFarge (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1983
- Henry Holmes Smith (American photographer) he was born in 23/10/1909
- James Harvey Robinson (American historian) he was born in 29/06/1863
- Sidney Smith (American comic strip cartoonist) he was born in 13/02/1877
- Tim Drummond (American bassist) he was born in 20/04/1940
- Bill Brady (Illinois politician) he was born in 15/05/1961
- Christin Wurth-Thomas (American athlete) she was born in 11/07/1980
- Cleo Madison (actress and film director (1883-1964)) she was born in 26/03/1883
Schools in Bloomington
College & universities near Bloomington, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145646 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington (IL) | 61702-2900 |
| 367051 | Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
| 145813 | Illinois State University | Normal (IL) | 61790-1000 |
| 457545 | Paul Mitchell the School-Normal | Normal (IL) | 61761 |
| 384342 | Heartland Community College | Normal (IL) | 61761-9446 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bloomington, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bloomington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
| Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
| Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
| Normal Post Office | Normal (IL) | 61761 |
| Shirley Post Office | Shirley (IL) | 61772 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Bloomington , Indiana The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana. It is located on the banks of the Big Walnut River in southern Indiana. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Indiana University campus and the Bloomington Arts Center. with a population of 85,603 people.
- Bloomington , Minnesota The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Minnesota Zoo and the Walker Art Center. with a population of 84,583 people.
- Bloomington , California census designated place in California, United States with a population of 23,851 people.
- Bloomington , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 534 people.
- Bloomington , Wisconsin village in Grant County, Wisconsin with a population of 357 people.
- Bloomington , Idaho city in Idaho with a population of 209 people.
- Bloomington , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 96 people.
Other cities in McLean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLean County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 54,451 | Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Empire | 4,024 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Le Roy | 3,498 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Heyworth | 2,869 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lexington | 2,020 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Hudson | 1,810 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Chenoa | 1,717 | City in Illinois |
| Gridley | 1,392 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Danvers | 1,093 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Colfax | 1,009 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Downs | 949 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| McLean | 790 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Saybrook | 679 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Carlock | 558 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Towanda | 517 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Stanford | 507 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bloomington distances to largest Illinois cities
