Bloomington, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 710, Bloomington'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

Bloomington is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Grant County. The total population is 710. It ranks as the 465th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bloomington is 39.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years. With 31.4% of the population under 18, Bloomington has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bloomington is $77,750. This is about the same as the state median of $77,485. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $131,300. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Bloomington is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bloomington has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bloomington, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.