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Bloomington, IN

Founded 1818Monroe CountyElev. 235 m
Population
78,791
Median home
$289,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
27
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Bloomington

With about 78,791 residents, Bloomington is one of Indiana's notable places. Bloomington was founded in 1818 and sits in Monroe County. The median age is 24.9 and the median household income is $48,918. Homes carry a median value of $289,700, and about 35% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.5%). Around 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
78,791
Median age
24.9
Median household income
$48,918
Per-capita income
$32,643
Poverty rate
30.5%
High-school grad or higher
95.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Unemployment
6.2%
Avg. commute
16.9 min
Work from home
16.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Black4.8%
Asian10.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.1%
Service19.2%
Sales & office16%
Production, transportation & material moving10.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$289,700
Median gross rent
$1,160/mo
Owner-occupied
35.1%
Median year built
1984
Households
33,372
Avg. household size
1.94

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Bloomington has 27 public schools — 16 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading66%
Math59%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bloomington Graduation SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Bloomington High School NorthHighGrades 9–12
Bloomington High School SouthHighGrades 9–12
Excel Center - BloomingtonHighGrades 9–12charter
Hoosier Hills Career CenterHighGrades 6–12
The Acad of Sci & EntrepreneurshipHighGrades 9–12
Jackson Creek Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Lora L Batchelor Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Tri-North Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Arlington Heights Elementary SchElementaryGrades -1–6
Binford Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Childs Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Clear Creek Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Edgewood Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime3% above national
Bloomington399
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime30% above national
Bloomington2,543
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bloomington Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bloomington.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Monroe County
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bloomington is in Monroe County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bloomington was founded in 1818 and sits in Monroe County. Elevation ~235 m.

Map of Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Where Bloomington is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmelBloomington
Historic places

24 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Abel, Elias, HouseCochran-Helton-Lindley HouseHoney Creek SchoolMonroe Carnegie LibraryMonroe County CourthouseStout, Daniel, HouseMorgan HouseWicks Building
Notable people from Bloomington
Dee Bradley BakerDavid Lee RothMick FoleyMarc WebbMeg CabotHoagy CarmichaelJoshua BellBobby HelmsEric W. WeissteinKaren Joy Fowler
People searches in Bloomington
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Nearby cities
Columbus (33 mi)Franklin (34 mi)Plainfield (37 mi)Greenwood (38 mi)Avon (42 mi)Indianapolis (47 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bloomington, IN (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bloomington, Indiana.

Richard Adam Anderson, 34
Bloomington · Monroe County · 47401
Michael W Scott, 61
Bloomington · Monroe County · 47404
Richard A Vranesavich, 56
Bloomington · 47403
AKA Michael David Allen, X Ricky
Michael Nathan Johnson, 48
Bloomington · Monroe County · 47404
AKA Michael N Johnson, Michael Johnson
Robert Taylor Hill, 36
Bloomington · Monroe County · 47404
AKA Scarecrow Hill
Robert A Martin, 78
Bloomington · Monroe County · 47403
John Eric Smith, 26
Bloomington · Monroe County · 47401
James Robert White, 63
Bloomington · Monroe County · 47401
James Donald Williams, 41
Bloomington · 47404
AKA Jay Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bloomington — frequently asked

What is the population of Bloomington, Indiana?
Bloomington has a population of about 78,791, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bloomington?
The median home value in Bloomington is $289,700, and the median gross rent is $1,160/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bloomington safe? What is the crime rate?
Bloomington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 399 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bloomington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Monroe County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, hail.
How many schools are in Bloomington?
Bloomington has 27 public schools (16 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bloomington?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Bloomington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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