Bloomingburg, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 680, Bloomingburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bloomingburg is a small community located in New York, within Sullivan County. The total population is 680. It ranks as the 961st most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bloomingburg is 10.9 years. This is 73% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. With 61.0% of the population under 18, Bloomingburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bloomingburg is $28,958. This is 66% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 55.1%. This is 294% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $412,500. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 14.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 12.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 78% lower than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bloomingburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.5% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bloomingburg, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.