Bloomington, MN Demographics

A map of Bloomington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	57,598	61,243	65.0%	68.1%
Black	10,645	8,823	12.0%	9.8%
Hispanic	9,904	8,872	11.2%	9.9%
Asian	4,564	5,910	5.1%	6.6%
Multiracial	4,365	4,167	4.9%	4.6%
Native American/Other	1,589	972	1.8%	1.1%

Bloomington, Minnesota has an estimated population of 88,665, a slight decrease from the 89,987 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.0% White, 12.0% Black, 11.2% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, and 1.8% 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota 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 51.1% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bloomington is ranked the 4th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bloomington's White Population

57,598 residents of Bloomington, or 65.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bloomington is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Bloomington ranks 836th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Bloomington's population has decreased from 68.1% to 65.0%.

Bloomington is more White than neighboring Richfield (60.9% White), and Burnsville (61.5% White). Bloomington is less White than neighboring Edina (80.1% White), Savage (72.2% White), and St. Louis Park (77.9% White).

Bloomington's Black Population

10,645 residents of Bloomington, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bloomington is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Bloomington ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Black residents' share of Bloomington's population has increased from 9.8% to 12.0%.

Bloomington is more Black than neighboring Richfield (10.7% Black), Edina (2.9% Black), Savage (9.9% Black), and St. Louis Park (4.5% Black). Bloomington is less Black than neighboring Burnsville (13.4% Black).

Bloomington's Asian Population

4,564 residents of Bloomington, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bloomington is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Bloomington ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.8%. Asian residents' share of Bloomington's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.1%.

Bloomington is more Asian than neighboring St. Louis Park (3.8% Asian). Bloomington is less Asian than neighboring Richfield (5.5% Asian), Burnsville (5.4% Asian), Edina (7% Asian), and Savage (6.6% Asian).

Bloomington's Hispanic Population

9,904 residents of Bloomington, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bloomington is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bloomington ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Bloomington's population has increased from 9.9% to 11.2%.

Bloomington is more Hispanic than neighboring Edina (3.8% Hispanic), Savage (5% Hispanic), and St. Louis Park (6.2% Hispanic). Bloomington is less Hispanic than neighboring Richfield (17.8% Hispanic), and Burnsville (12.3% Hispanic).

Bloomington's Native American/Other Population

1,589 residents of Bloomington, or 1.8% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bloomington ranks 289th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bloomington's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.8%.

Bloomington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richfield (1.1% Native American/Other), Burnsville (1% Native American/Other), Edina (0.4% Native American/Other), Savage (0.2% Native American/Other), and St. Louis Park (1.4% Native American/Other).

Bloomington's Multiracial Population

4,365 residents of Bloomington, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bloomington is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bloomington ranks 230th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bloomington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Bloomington is more Multiracial than neighboring Richfield (4% Multiracial). Bloomington is less Multiracial than neighboring Burnsville (6.4% Multiracial), Edina (5.8% Multiracial), Savage (6.2% Multiracial), and St. Louis Park (6.3% 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.