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Bloomingdale, Illinois

Bloomingdale, Illinois is 5 miles NE of Wheaton, Illinois (center to center) and 22 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Du Page county. The village is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Bloomingdale is 21,675.

The People and Families of Bloomingdale

In Bloomingdale, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bloomingdale had a median family income of $78,889. Bloomingdale is one of the richer villages in Illinois. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Bloomingdale. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. Notably, Bloomingdale is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Bloomingdale political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,750. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Bloomingdale Housing

Of the housing in Bloomingdale, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Bloomingdale than most places in Illinois.

Commuting

In Bloomingdale, 90% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Bloomingdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bloomingdale Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bloomingdale Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Bloomingdale Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bloomingdale People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bloomingdale Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bloomingdale College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bloomingdale Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bloomingdale Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bloomingdale, IL

Comparing Bloomingdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

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