Bloomsburg, PA Demographics

A map of Bloomsburg's Population by Race

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 13,024, a slight increase from the 12,711 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bloomsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bloomsburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bloomsburg, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bloomsburg is ranked the 62nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Bloomsburg was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bloomsburg's White Population

10,963 residents of Bloomsburg, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bloomsburg is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Bloomsburg ranks 1356th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomsburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bloomsburg's population has decreased from 85.6% to 84.2%.

Bloomsburg is more White than neighboring Espy (83.7% White). Bloomsburg is less White than neighboring Fernville (84.6% White), Rupert (100% White), Buckhorn (94.7% White), and Catawissa (88.2% White).

Bloomsburg's Black Population

430 residents of Bloomsburg, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bloomsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Bloomsburg ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Black residents' share of Bloomsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Bloomsburg is more Black than neighboring Fernville (0% Black), Rupert (0% Black), Espy (0% Black), Buckhorn (0% Black), and Catawissa (0.8% Black).

Bloomsburg's Asian Population

130 residents of Bloomsburg, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bloomsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Bloomsburg ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. Asian residents' share of Bloomsburg's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.0%.

Bloomsburg is more Asian than neighboring Fernville (0% Asian), Rupert (0% Asian), Espy (0.6% Asian), and Catawissa (0.5% Asian). Bloomsburg is less Asian than neighboring Buckhorn (1.9% Asian).

Bloomsburg's Hispanic Population

1,115 residents of Bloomsburg, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bloomsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bloomsburg ranks 454th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Bloomsburg's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.6%.

Bloomsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Rupert (0% Hispanic), Espy (7.7% Hispanic), and Buckhorn (0% Hispanic). Bloomsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Fernville (10.1% Hispanic), and Catawissa (9.5% Hispanic).

Bloomsburg's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Bloomsburg, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bloomsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bloomsburg ranks 860th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 119.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bloomsburg's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Bloomsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fernville (0% Native American/Other), Rupert (0% Native American/Other), Espy (0% Native American/Other), Buckhorn (0% Native American/Other), and Catawissa (0% Native American/Other).

Bloomsburg's Multiracial Population

274 residents of Bloomsburg, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bloomsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bloomsburg ranks 990th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bloomsburg's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.1%.

Bloomsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Rupert (0% Multiracial), and Catawissa (1% Multiracial). Bloomsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Fernville (5.3% Multiracial), Espy (8.1% Multiracial), and Buckhorn (3.4% 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.