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Bloomfield, IN


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Bloomfield, Indiana

Bloomfield, Indiana, in Greene county, is 24 miles SW of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 66 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town has a population of 2,542.

The People and Families of Bloomfield

In Bloomfield, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Bloomfield live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Bloomfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bloomfield had a median family income of $42,656.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Bloomfield residents, with $400. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bloomfield Housing

In Bloomfield, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Bloomfield without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Bloomfield, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Bloomfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bloomfield, IN

Comparing Bloomfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built34
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