Bloomington, IN β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Monroe County Β· Indiana

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Bloomington based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Bloomington
National Avg
Indiana Avg
Population: 71Income: 33Home Value: 29Safety: 100Education: 43Median Age: 42Climate: 50Cost of Living: 50

Quick Stats

Population

78,791

2023 ACS

Median Income

$48,918

2023

Median Home Value

$289,700

2023

Median Rent

$1,160

2023

Median Age

24.9

Unemployment

6.2%

Cost of Living Index

100.1

100 = national avg

Bloomington is a city in Monroe County, Indiana, with a population of 78,791 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Bloomington is one of the communities in Indiana.

The median household income in Bloomington is $48,918, and the median home value is $289,700. The cost of living index is 100.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,160 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, and the median age is 24.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

78,791

Male

39,274

49.8%

Female

39,517

50.2%

Median Age

24.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

29.9%

High School or Higher

38.1%

Foreign Born

12.3%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

23.1%

Avg Household Size

1.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.375

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

77.8%

Foreign Born

12.3%

White
77.8%
Black
4.8%
Asian
10.5%
Native American
0.2%
Two or More
5.3%
Other
1.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%

4,389 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,263 (51.6%)
Puerto Rican
659 (15.0%)
Cuban
162 (3.7%)
Dominican
25 (0.6%)
Salvadoran
87 (2.0%)
Guatemalan
81 (1.8%)
Colombian
222 (5.1%)
Honduran
110 (2.5%)
Ecuadorian
16 (0.4%)
Peruvian
44 (1.0%)
Other Hispanic
721 (16.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,360 (28.5%)
Chinese
2,836 (34.3%)
Filipino
206 (2.5%)
Vietnamese
310 (3.7%)
Korean
930 (11.2%)
Japanese
282 (3.4%)
Pakistani
329 (4.0%)
Hmong
11 (0.1%)
Thai
15 (0.2%)
Taiwanese
258 (3.1%)
Other Asian
739 (8.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
8 (4.4%)
Other Native American
171 (94.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

76,081

English Only

84.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Chinese

2,644 speakers

Limited English

4.4%

Language Distribution

Chinese
2,644 (3.5%)
Spanish
2,491 (3.3%)
Other Indo-European
2,385 (3.1%)
Other Asian
1,041 (1.4%)
Korean
658 (0.9%)
Slavic Languages
610 (0.8%)
Arabic
549 (0.7%)
German
514 (0.7%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
422 (0.6%)
Other Languages
278 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.6%

Limited English Proficiency

4.4%

Chinese
43.2% limited English
Spanish
33.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
12.5% limited English
Other Asian
16.3% limited English
Korean
62.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
14.6% limited English
Arabic
24.4% limited English
German
10.1% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
3.8% limited English
Other Languages
9.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,494

3.2% of population

Disability Rate

24.9%

622 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$53,130

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
26.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
19.7%
Vietnam
39.5%
Korea
7.7%
World War II
2.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
12.6%
35-54
21.5%
55-64
15.1%
65-74
28.1%
75+
22.7%

Male Veterans

2,342

93.9%

Female Veterans

152

6.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$53,130

Non-Veteran Income

$21,818

Difference

$31,312

143.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

622

Without Disability

1,872

Disability Rate

24.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

54,965

#1 Ancestry

German

17.9% (14,098)

#2 Ancestry

English

11.3% (8,892)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

9.5% (7,491)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
17.9%
English
11.3%
Irish
9.5%
American
5.3%
Italian
3.6%
Polish
3.4%
Scottish
2.9%
European
2.7%
French
1.6%
Russian
1.2%
Swedish
1.2%
Dutch
1.2%
Welsh
1.0%
Arab
1.0%
Norwegian
1.0%
British
0.9%
Sub-Saharan African
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Greek
0.5%
West Indian
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

33,372

Family Households

11,532

34.6%

Married Couples

8,392

25.1%

Non-Family Households

21,840

65.4%

Single Mother Households

2,430

7.3%

Single Father Households

710

2.1%

Living Alone

14,721

44.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

7,900

In Married Couple

5,121

64.8%

With Single Mother

2,396

30.3%

With Single Father

383

4.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$93,990

Married Couple Income

$122,575

Single Mother Income

$40,117

Single Father Income

$42,288

Avg Family Size

1.9

Avg Non-Family Size

1.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

679

Grandparents Responsible

390

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$48,918

-33% vs national

Per Capita Income

$32,643

-12% vs national

Poverty Rate

30.5%

+125% vs national

Gini Index

0.5430

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.2%

+19% vs national

SNAP Recipients

7.1%

of households

How Bloomington Compares

Bloomington vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Bloomington is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Bloomington. The median household income here is $48,918.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
30.0%
$25-50K
21.0%
$50-75K
15.6%
$75-100K
9.8%
$100-150K
10.9%
$150-200K
5.3%
$200K+
7.4%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.2%

+38% vs IN avg

Labor Force

41,798

Employed

39,156

Mean Commute

14 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

29.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

38.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

24.9

Work from Home

16.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

100.1

100 = national avg

+0.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$44,066

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$104,155

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
133.5
Food
87.4
Transportation
68.0
Healthcare
89.9
Utilities
99.1

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,072

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,210

per month

The median household income in Bloomington, IN is $48,918, which is 33.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,643. The poverty rate of 30.5% is higher than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5430, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 41,798. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 14 minutes, with 16.9% working from home. About 56.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 100.1, which is 0.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 133.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,066 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$345,000

Median List Price

$349,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$182

Days on Market

104

Active Inventory

187

Months of Supply

6.0

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$303,916

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,558

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

12.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

20.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
12.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
20.0%
Listings with Price Drops
13.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 4.5%List Price ↑ 0.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

31

New Listings

47

Pending Sales

45

Homes Sold ↓ 40.4%New Listings ↓ 39.7%Pending ↓ 36.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$182

Median List $/SF

$190

Sale $/SF ↓ 2.2%List $/SF ↓ 6.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Bloomington, IN? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Bloomington, IN metro area, home prices have risen 443.2% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 134.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 97.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 48.5%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 11.6%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Bloomington, IN housing market rather than Bloomington alone.

40yr ↑ 443.2%20yr ↑ 134.7%10yr ↑ 97.7%5yr ↑ 48.5%2yr ↑ 11.6%Q3 1986 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Bloomington, IN

Bloomington vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Bloomington is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$289,700

Median Rent

$1,160

Total Housing Units

37,537

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Owner Occupied

35.1%

Renter Occupied

64.9%

Median Property Tax

$2,370

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,091

Housing Types

Single Family
44.6%
Multi-Family
52.8%
Mobile Home
2.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,370

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.82%

of home value

Median Home Value

$289,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,551

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,370) by the median home value ($289,700). In Bloomington, IN, this works out to an effective rate of 0.82%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Bloomington, IN is $345,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 104 days on the market. 12.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $182. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,558/month. About 35.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1984. There are 37,537 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,370. The effective tax rate is 0.82%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.87

per 1,000 residents

+10% vs national

Property Crime Rate

27.18

per 1,000 residents

+58% vs national

Total Crimes

2,367

2024

Violent Clearance

47%

cases solved

Property Clearance

17%

cases solved

YoY Change

-27.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Bloomington Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Bloomington vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Bloomington is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 24.2%Property ↓ 14.8%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Bloomington police solve 100% of murder cases but only 13% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.04100.0%
RapeViolent480.6127.1%
RobberyViolent440.5636.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1311.6657.3%
BurglaryProperty1782.2625.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,83223.2616.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1311.6613.0%

Bloomington, IN reported 226 violent crimes and 2,141 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.87 per 1,000 residents is 10.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 47% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,832 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 31.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242262,1412.8727.18
20233151,9703.9824.90
20224101,8785.1223.44
20214811,8845.5921.88
20204902,1265.6724.62
20194671,7115.4620.00
20184632,2755.4026.54
20174442,5845.2230.36
20163792,7034.4731.89
20153182,6803.7931.90

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

76.0

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

78.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

30.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

61.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

16

Public Assistance

$6.0M

Individual Assistance

$1.7M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $10.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … β†’Severe StormApr 2023$61K$7K
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$5.1M$1.3M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’Severe Storm(s)Apr 2014$89Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJun 2011$48Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormJun 2008$300K$330K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormJan 2005β€”$10K
Snow β†’SnowstormJan 2005$251Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 2004β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 2003β€”$4K
Severe Storms and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormSep 2002$178Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Tornadoes, and Floodin… β†’Severe StormJul 1998β€”β€”
Blizzard of 96 β†’FloodApr 1996β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodJan 1991β€”β€”
Snowstorms β†’SnowstormFeb 1977β€”β€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

125

Total Claims Paid

$3,785,356

Avg Claim Payout

$30,283

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Bloomington has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, earthquake. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 125 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,980,042 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,670,582 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.0%

3.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

29.5%

6.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.0%

3.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

30.7%

Arthritis

17.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

22.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.5%

Loneliness

40.2%

Lack of Support

22.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.8%

Mobility

9.6%

Cognitive

19.7%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

10.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Bloomington has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.5%, 6.0pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.3 mi

Bloomington Meadows Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Bloomington Meadows Hospital5.3 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital7.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Monroe Hospital7.2 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital21.1 miCritical Access Hospitals5/5Yes
Columbus Regional Hospital28.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

10

Pop. Served

105,850

Violations (5yr)

91

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON UTILITIES83,0002
VAN BUREN WATER, INC.6,6701
B&B WATER PROJECT, INC.4,6950
WASHINGTON TWP WATER AUTHORITY3,8250
EAST MONROE WATER CORPORATION3,6480
OOLITIC WATER WORKS1,31550
SWITZ CITY WATER WORKS8880
RHS WATER CORPORATION8700
GOSPORT WATER UTILITY8490
SALT CREEK SERVICES, INC.9038

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

105.2K MT

Top Emitter

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

87.6K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Trustees Of Indiana University
Other87,563
MONROE COUNTY LANDFILL
Monroe County Solid Waste Management District
Waste17,657

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 10 water systems serving the area. 91 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 105.2K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

14 min

-40% vs national

Drive Alone

56.5%

-28% vs national

Public Transit

3.7%

+310% vs national

Work From Home

16.9%

+82% vs national

Carpool

8.9%

Walk / Bike

13.0%

combined

How Bloomington's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

6-Year Avg

6

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202266000
202188000
202077130
201911010
2018710130

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Bloomington, IN is 14 minutes, which is 39.7% below the national average of 23 minutes. 56.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 16.9% work from home, which is above the IN state average of 5.6%. Public transit is used by 3.7% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.9% of workers carpool. 11.0% walk to work. 2.0% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.6%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

33,372

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.6%
Cellular Data Plan
82.3%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.4%
No Internet Access
5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.6%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.9%
Smartphone
92.0%
Desktop / Laptop
85.6%
Tablet
63.5%
Smartphone Only
5.7%
No Computer
4.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.8Β’

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

12.4Β’

per kWh

-16% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.2Β’

per kWh

-27% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$133

residential

-9% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

13% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Bloomington vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

10

Population Served

105,850

Violations (5yr)

91

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON UTILITIESCommunitySurface water83,0002
VAN BUREN WATER, INC.CommunityPurchased surface water6,6701
B&B WATER PROJECT, INC.CommunityPurchased surface water4,6950
WASHINGTON TWP WATER AUTHORITYCommunityPurchased surface water3,8250
EAST MONROE WATER CORPORATIONCommunityPurchased surface water3,6480
OOLITIC WATER WORKSCommunityPurchased surface water1,31550
SWITZ CITY WATER WORKSCommunityPurchased ground water8880
RHS WATER CORPORATIONCommunityPurchased surface water8700
GOSPORT WATER UTILITYCommunityGround water8490
SALT CREEK SERVICES, INC.CommunitySurface water9038

87.6% of households in Bloomington have broadband internet access. 75.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access. 5.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 105,850 people. A total of 91 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Bloomington is located in Monroe County, IN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Bloomington.

Election Overview

Source: Monroe County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

37,213

63.0%

GOP Votes

21,004

35.5%

Total Votes

59,099

Margin

D+27.4%

Shift from 2020

R+0.7pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+27.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202437,21321,00459,09963.0%35.5%D+27.4
202039,86122,07163,15163.1%34.9%D+28.2
201634,18320,52757,62359.3%35.6%D+23.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Monroe County recorded 59,099 total votes. Democrats won the county with 63.0% of the vote compared to 35.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+27.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Monroe County has shifted 3.7 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

656

Total Assets

$5.1B

Total Income

$1.5B

Per 10K Residents

83.3

nonprofits

+72.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

77

Median Assets

$375K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
99
Arts & Culture
84
Religion
56
Recreation & Sports
54
Human Services
43
Philanthropy
28
Animal-Related
17
Food & Agriculture
17
Community Improvement
16
International
15
Youth Development
14
Environment
13
Housing & Shelter
12
Health Care
10
Public Benefit
10
Public Safety
7
Voluntary Health
5
Crime & Legal
5
Civil Rights
4
Mental Health
3
Medical Research
3
Unknown
3
Science & Tech
2
Social Science
1
93.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $4.8B of $5.1B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Bloomington

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$4.4B$1.0B1938
ACESO FOUNDATION INCPublic Benefit$72.8M$9.3M2022
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BLOOMINGTON AND MONROE COUNTY INCPhilanthropy$57.5M$15.0M1991
APPLIED RESEARCH INSTITUTECommunity Improvement$47.1M$76.9M2017
COTA CHILDRENS ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION INCβ€”$45.1M$20.8M1987
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INCβ€”$33.3M$14.2M1980
SOLARBRON POINTE INCβ€”$31.3M$4.0M2025
BLOOMINGTON HEALTH FOUNDATOIN INCPhilanthropy$29.1M$11.5M1988
DON COWDEN FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$28.1M$3.6M1996
VILLAGES OF INDIANA FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$27.4M$7.5M1991
SYCAMORE LAND TRUST INCORPORATEDEnvironment$26.0M$4.1M1992
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF MONROE COUNTY INCβ€”$21.7M$6.4M1977
INDIANA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY CORPEducation$17.3M$1.4M1997
STONE BELT ARC INCHuman Services$12.1M$26.7M1961
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BLOOMINGTONYouth Development$11.9M$4.2M1971
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$11.1M$3.6M1987
VILLAGES OF INDIANA INCHuman Services$10.6M$30.3M1987
HARMONY SCHOOL CORPORATIONβ€”$10.5M$1.5M1983
CENTERSTONE HEALTH SERVICES INCHealth Care$10.4M$27.6M1973
FLOWERS FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$9.2M$6.1M1999
MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCβ€”$7.6M$681K1973
MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$6.8M$7.3M1968
MIDDLE WAY HOUSE INCHuman Services$6.1M$1.7M1973
NEW HOPE FAMILY SHELTER INCHousing & Shelter$5.7M$2.9M2011
WONDERLAB-MUSEUM OF SCIENCE HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY INCArts & Culture$5.7M$643K1995
CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INCCrime & Legal$5.4M$3.2M2006
REALIFE MEDIA INCReligion$5.3M$553K2000
HOOSIERS FOR GOOD INCPhilanthropy$4.9M$5.6M2022
WEBSTER GLADSTONE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$4.6M$322K2006
REGIONAL OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVES INCPhilanthropy$4.1M$16.2M2015
BEACON INCEducation$4.1M$5.1M2002
ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE UNIONS- INTERNATIONALEducation$4.0M$5.4M1991
HUMANE ASSOCIATION INC OF MONROE COUNTYAnimal-Related$3.8M$1.1M1971
ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN HISTORIANSArts & Culture$3.7M$2.4M1937
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INCEducation$3.7M$2.9M1997
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAβ€”$3.5M$2.3M1965
FOUNDATION OF MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INCβ€”$3.4M$1.1M1976
HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFEβ€”$3.2M$1.3M1993
SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INCEducation$3.2M$14.5M1965
HOOSIER HILLS FOOD BANK INCFood & Agriculture$3.1M$8.5M1983
BLOOMINGTON URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION INCβ€”$3.0M$205K1992
PATHWAYS INCPublic Benefit$2.9M$2.1M1974
COMMUNITY KITCHEN OF MONROE COUNTY INCFood & Agriculture$2.8M$2.0M1985
CONSTELLATION STAGE & SCREEN INCArts & Culture$2.8M$1.7M2007
KARIS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.8M$586K2012
DIMENSION MILL INCCommunity Improvement$2.7M$2.2M2018
BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INCEducation$2.7M$3.9M2008
MONROE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INCORPORATEDβ€”$2.4M$2.3M1989
CDFI FRIENDLY BLOOMINGTON INCCommunity Improvement$2.3M$473K2019
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON MEASUREMENT IN EDUCATION INCβ€”$2.2M$1.6M1983

Bloomington, IN has 656 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $5.1B. The most common category is Education, with 99 organizations. 77 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 83.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

559

Total Approved

$184.9M

Jobs Supported

6,432

Per 10K Residents

70.9

SBA loans

-25.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

87

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

78 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

510

Total Amount

$154.7M

Avg Loan

$303,325

Median Loan

$103,000

SBA Guaranteed

$112.6M(73%)

Jobs Supported

5,706

5049% of all loans

Loans

49

Total Amount

$30.2M

Avg Loan

$616,796

Median Loan

$379,000

7(a) β€” 91%504 β€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

87

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$40.8M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$468,911

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services87 loans
NAICS 72
$42.5M
Other Services53 loans
NAICS 81
$11.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance52 loans
NAICS 62
$17.6M
Retail Trade49 loans
NAICS 44
$16.1M
Professional & Technical Services48 loans
NAICS 54
$18.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Intrepid Llc1$5.0M
Springhill Suites Bloomington1$4.7M
Griner Engineering Inc5$4.7M
Heitink Properties Llc2$4.4M
Miller & Livingston Properties Llc1$4.1M
L & K Real Estate Investments I Llc1$3.6M
The Funeral Chapel1$3.6M
Lavin Properties Llc1$3.6M
Circle-prosco Inc4$3.4M
Under the Starry Night Inc.1$3.2M

Bloomington, IN has received 559 SBA loans totaling $184.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 510 loans (91% of the total), supporting 5,706 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 49 loans totaling $30.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Bloomington is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 78 loans. That works out to 70.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

8

Total Population

136,794

Avg Median Income

-$249,959,596

Avg Home Value

-$249,833,825

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4740140,084$65,643$333,100$1,18182.6
4740334,410$68,703$222,000$1,11485.0
4740423,614$54,674$243,500$1,15952.6
474051,249N/AN/AN/A0.3
474068,356N/AN/A$1,1880.6
4740821,660$45,584$304,600$1,17764.5
474297,402$88,625$226,200$75324.0
4745819N/AN/AN/A0.0

Bloomington, IN has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 136,794. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$249,959,596. The average median home value is -$249,833,825. The average median monthly rent is -$166,665,845.

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