Bloomington, IN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bloomington increased by 8,087. In this period, the peak population was 85,610 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 70,753 | - | - |
| 2001 | 70,290 | -463 | -0.65% |
| 2002 | 70,044 | -246 | -0.35% |
| 2003 | 70,117 | 73 | 0.10% |
| 2004 | 70,193 | 76 | 0.11% |
| 2005 | 70,249 | 56 | 0.08% |
| 2006 | 70,801 | 552 | 0.79% |
| 2007 | 71,134 | 333 | 0.47% |
| 2008 | 71,474 | 340 | 0.48% |
| 2009 | 71,848 | 374 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 80,625 | 8,777 | 12.22% |
| 2011 | 81,528 | 903 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 82,208 | 680 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 82,524 | 316 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 83,242 | 718 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 83,698 | 456 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 84,481 | 783 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 84,945 | 464 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 85,228 | 283 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 85,610 | 382 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 79,077 | -6,533 | -7.63% |
| 2021 | 79,375 | 298 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 79,044 | -331 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 78,840 | -204 | -0.26% |
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Bloomington, IN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bloomington's population increased by 9,872 (13.95%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Bloomington's population decreased by 1,548 (1.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Bloomington's population decreased by 237 (0.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bloomington's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 78,840.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bloomington's population peaked in year 2019 at 85,610.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bloomington's population was lowest in year 2002 at 70,044.
Bloomington, IN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bloomington grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bloomington had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bloomington annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Bloomington population grew the most, with an increase of 8,777 people (a 12.22% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Bloomington population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 6,533 people (a 7.63% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bloomington, IN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bloomington's population decreased by 535 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 331 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 204 (0.26%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bloomington, IN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bloomington decreased by 3,684 (4.46%). The population was highest at 85,610 in the year 2019 and lowest at 78,840 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.42%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)