Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington: The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
About
Bloomington is a city located in the county of Monroe in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 80,405 and a population density of 1,325 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 85,603 inhabitants.
The city was created 208 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Bloomington
| Population | 85,603 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Different from | Bloomington |
| Postal code | 47401–47408 |
| Phone Area Codes | 812 |
| Area | 60.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1653,-86.5264 |
| Altitude | 771 feet / 235 meters |
| Capital city | Bloomington is capital of Monroe County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1818 (208 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:30:02 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,410 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Bloomington is located at 39°9'55"N 86°31'35"W (39.1653300, -86.5263900).
Bloomington map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Bloomington increased by 6.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80,405 | - | census |
| 2011 | 81,528 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 82,208 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 82,524 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 83,242 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 83,698 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 84,481 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 84,945 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 85,228 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 85,610 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 85,603 | -0.01% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bloomington
1WonderLab Science Museum - Hours Vary See Website for Details
308 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States View details
Phone: +18123371337 | Website available
2Oliver Winery
200 E Winery Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States View details
Phone: +18128765800 | Website available
3Lower Cascades Park
2851 Old State Rd 37, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States View details
Phone: +18123493700 | Website available
4Sample Gates
E Kirkwood Ave & S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, United States View details
Phone: +18123493700 | Website available
5Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
3603 State Rd 46, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States View details
Phone: +18127278309 | Website available
Where to Eat in Bloomington
1Cardinal Spirits
922 S Morton St, Bloomington, IN 47403, United States View details
Phone: +18122026789 | Website available
Where to Stay in Bloomington
1Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington
245 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47403, United States View details
Phone: +18123311335 | Website available
2Hyatt Place Bloomington
217 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States View details
Phone: +18123395950 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Bloomington
1City of Bloomington
401 N Morton St, Bloomington, IN 47404 View details
Phone: +18123493400 | Website available
2Bloomington City Council
401 N Morton St Suite 110, Bloomington, IN 47404 View details
Phone: +18123493409 | Website available
3Bloomington
401 N Morton St, Bloomington, IN 47404 View details
Phone: +18123493430 | Website available
4Bloomington City Office
401 N Morton St, Bloomington, IN 47404 View details
Phone: +18123232160 | Website available
5Monroe County Council
100 W Kirkwood Ave #306, Bloomington, IN 47404 View details
Phone: +18123497312 | Website available
6Usda Agricultural Services
1931 Liberty Dr, Bloomington, IN 47403, United States View details
Phone: +18123344318 | Website available
People born in Bloomington (130)
People born in Bloomington, including mathematician Eric W. Weisstein, novelist Meg Cabot, athletics competitor Bob Kennedy, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bloomington, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151351 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington (IN) | 47405-7000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bloomington, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Bloomington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (IN) | 47401 |
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- 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 Monroe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ellettsville | 6,706 | City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Clear Creek | 5,399 | Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana |
| Stinesville | 217 | Human settlement in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bloomington distances to largest Indiana cities