Bloomfield city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bloomfield city is a small community located in Iowa, within Davis County. The total population is 2,723. It ranks as the 133rd most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bloomfield city is 39.2 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bloomfield city is $61,679. This is 16% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 84% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $122,600. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Bloomfield city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bloomfield city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bloomfield city, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,018 Census-designated places in Iowa. For official data, visit data.census.gov.