Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington: The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Minnesota Zoo and the Walker Art Center.

About

Bloomington is a city located in the county of Hennepin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 82,893 and a population density of 1,366 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 84,583 inhabitants.

The city was created 206 years ago in 1817.

Bloomington is a city located immediately south of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota. As of July 29, 2023, the estimated population of Bloomington is 82,230. Here are some key facts about the city:

History

Bloomington was founded in 1843 and was originally named Bloomington Ferry. It was incorporated as a village in 1858 and as a city in 1964.

Location & Geography

Bloomington is located along the Minnesota River, which separates it from the city of Edina. It is surrounded by the cities of Richfield, Eden Prairie, and Burnsville. Major highways including I-35W, I-494, and Hwy 100 run through Bloomington.

Economy & Culture

The Mall of America, one of the nation’s largest shopping malls, is located in Bloomington. The city also contains the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and major corporations like Ceridian HCM. Cultural attractions include the Bloomington Center for the Arts.

Parks & Recreation

Bloomington contains over 50 parks, including Hyland Lake Park Reserve. There are also over 30 miles of multi-use trails for biking and walking. Major sports venues include the Dwan Golf Club and the National Sports Center.

Education

The city is home to several public school districts including Bloomington Public Schools, which enrolls over 10,000 students. Higher education options include Normandale College.

In summary, Bloomington is a major suburb known for shopping, business, parks, trails, sports facilities, schools, and its proximity to Minneapolis. It is the fifth largest city in Minnesota.

Bloomington locator map
Location of Bloomington on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Bloomington

Population : 84,583 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
County : Hennepin County
Different from : Bloomington
Postal code : 47401–47408
Phone Area Codes : 812
Area : 60.7 km2
Altitude : 771 feet / 235 meters
Capital city : Bloomington is capital of Monroe County
Establishment : January 01, 1818 (206 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 22:53:53 (18th March 2024)
Density : 1,394 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2% (2010-2020)
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Bloomington IN Kirkwood
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Geography

Bloomington is located at 44°50'27"N 93°17'54"W (44.8408000, -93.2982800).

Bloomington map

Demographics

The population of Bloomington increased by 2% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 82,893 - census
2011 83,937 1.24% estimation process
2012 84,867 1.1% estimation process
2013 85,078 0.25% estimation process
2014 85,052 -0.03% estimation process
2015 85,190 0.16% estimation process
2016 85,459 0.31% estimation process
2017 85,588 0.15% estimation process
2018 85,474 -0.13% estimation process
2019 84,943 -0.63% estimation process
2020 84,583 -0.43% estimation process

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People born in Bloomington (130)

People born in Bloomington, including mathematician Eric W. Weisstein, novelist Meg Cabot, athletics competitor Bob Kennedy, .

List

  • Jeri Taylor (American screenwriter) she was born in 30/06/1938
  • Kathryn Janeway (fictional character from Star Trek: Voyager) she was born in 20/05/2336
  • Joshua Bell (American violinist) he was born in 09/12/1967
  • David Lee Roth (American musician, singer, songwriter, actor, author, artist, radio personality; lead singer of Van Halen) he was born in 10/10/1954
  • Marc Webb (American music video and film director) he was born in 31/08/1974
  • David Butler (U.S. political figure, first Governor of Nebraska (1829-1891)) he was born in 15/12/1829
  • Terri Conn (actress) she was born in 28/01/1975
  • Jill Watson (American figure skater) she was born in 29/03/1963
  • Hoagy Carmichael (American composer, pianist, singer, actor and bandleader (1899-1981)) he was born in 22/11/1899
  • Ogonna Nnamani (volleyball player) she was born in 29/07/1983
  • Jared Jeffries (American basketball player) he was born in 25/11/1981
  • Ashley Benson (American volleyball player) she was born in 20/02/1989
  • Dee Bradley Baker (American voice actor) he was born in 31/08/1962
  • Bobby Helms (American country singer) he was born in 15/08/1933
  • Dan V. Stephens (American politician (1868-1939)) he was born in 04/11/1868
  • David Shuster (American television journalist) he was born in 22/07/1967
  • Arija Bareikis (American actress) she was born in 21/07/1966
  • Rex Grossman (American football player, quarterback) he was born in 23/08/1980

Schools in Bloomington

College & universities near Bloomington, MN

Code Name City ZIP
172866 Academy College Bloomington (MN) 55431-1411
174978 Empire Beauty School-Bloomington Bloomington (MN) 55420-4232
174507 Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington (MN) 55431
174428 Normandale Community College Bloomington (MN) 55431-4399
486284 Bethany Global University Bloomington (MN) 55438-2849

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Bloomington, MN

Code Name Address Type
MSP Saint Paul Union Depot Midway Station RAIL
RDW Red Wing station 420 Levee Street RAIL
SCD St. Cloud 555 East St. Germain Street RAIL
MNM Menomonie, WI 302 10th Avenue East BUS

Post offices near Bloomington

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bloomington Post Office Minneapolis (MN) 55420
Normandal Post Office Minneapolis (MN) 55439
Richfield Post Office Minneapolis (MN) 55423
Burn Post Office Minneapolis (MN) 55438
West Edina Carrier Annex Post Office Minneapolis (MN) 55439

Other places with the same name (8)

  • Bloomington , Indiana The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana. It is located on the banks of the Big Walnut River in southern Indiana. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Indiana University campus and the Bloomington Arts Center. with a population of 85,603 people.
  • Bloomington , Illinois The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus. with a population of 77,132 people.
  • Bloomington , California census designated place in California, United States with a population of 23,851 people.
  • Bloomington , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 534 people.
  • Bloomington , Wisconsin village in Grant County, Wisconsin with a population of 357 people.
  • Bloomington , Idaho city in Idaho with a population of 209 people.
  • Bloomington , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 96 people.

Other cities in Hennepin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hennepin County , MN. (more)

City Name Population Title
Minneapolis 433,111 The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Plymouth 79,635 The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park 79,574 The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Maple Grove 72,881 The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Eden Prairie 64,894 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
West Co on Rapids 62,528 A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Minnetonka 55,370 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Edina 52,477 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Minnetonka Mills 50,117 A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Saint Louis Park 48,821 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Richfield 36,237 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Brooklyn Center 30,253 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Champlin 25,049 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Crystal 22,581 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
New Hope 20,641 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Hopkins 18,208 University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Bloomington distances to largest Minnesota cities