Bloomington, IL Demographics

A map of Bloomington's Population by Race

Bloomington, Illinois has an estimated population of 78,907, a less than 1% change from the 78,680 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.4% White, 10.2% Black, 8.3% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bloomington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bloomington is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bloomington, that probability was 49.4% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bloomington is ranked the 12th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bloomington was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bloomington's White Population

54,779 residents of Bloomington, or 69.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bloomington is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bloomington ranks 1240th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bloomington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 69.4%.

Bloomington is more White than neighboring Shirley (68.9% White). Bloomington is less White than neighboring Normal (75.4% White), Downs (91.9% White), Towanda (96% White), and Twin Grove (89.2% White).

Bloomington's Black Population

8,073 residents of Bloomington, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bloomington is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bloomington ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Bloomington's population has decreased from 10.7% to 10.2%.

Bloomington is more Black than neighboring Downs (0.4% Black), Towanda (0% Black), Shirley (0% Black), and Twin Grove (2.1% Black). Bloomington is less Black than neighboring Normal (10.8% Black).

Bloomington's Asian Population

6,543 residents of Bloomington, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bloomington is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bloomington ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Asian residents' share of Bloomington's population has increased from 7.1% to 8.3%.

Bloomington is more Asian than neighboring Normal (4.1% Asian), Downs (1% Asian), Towanda (1.1% Asian), Shirley (0% Asian), and Twin Grove (0.5% Asian).

Bloomington's Hispanic Population

5,740 residents of Bloomington, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bloomington is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bloomington ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Bloomington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Bloomington is more Hispanic than neighboring Normal (7.2% Hispanic), Downs (5.2% Hispanic), Towanda (0% Hispanic), and Twin Grove (3.4% Hispanic). Bloomington is less Hispanic than neighboring Shirley (31.1% Hispanic).

Bloomington's Native American/Other Population

444 residents of Bloomington, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bloomington is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bloomington ranks 349th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bloomington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Bloomington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Normal (0.3% Native American/Other), Downs (0% Native American/Other), Towanda (0% Native American/Other), Shirley (0% Native American/Other), and Twin Grove (0.1% Native American/Other).

Bloomington's Multiracial Population

3,328 residents of Bloomington, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bloomington is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bloomington ranks 339th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bloomington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Bloomington is more Multiracial than neighboring Normal (2.2% Multiracial), Downs (1.5% Multiracial), Towanda (2.9% Multiracial), and Shirley (0% Multiracial). Bloomington is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Grove (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.