Bloomington
City in McLean County, Illinois
Bloomington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, with 78,680 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Normal, 3.3 miles N.
- 78,680residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 27.1 sq miland area · 70.2 km²
- 2,902 / sq mipopulation density
- 61701main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Bloomington
Bloomington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The city had a population of 78,680 as of the 2020 census, making it the 13th-most populous city in Illinois and the fifth-most populous outside the Chicago metropolitan area. It is adjacent to the town of Normal, and is the more populous of the two principal municipalities of the Bloomington–Normal metropolitan area, which has a population of roughly 170,000.
Bloomington is 135 miles (217 km) southwest of Chicago and 162 miles (261 km) northeast of St. Louis. Bloomington is home to Illinois Wesleyan University and the headquarters for State Farm and Country Financial. Bloomington is also home to the minor league hockey team Bloomington Bison.
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Living in Bloomington
- Median household income
- $77,384
- Median home value
- $203,300
- Median rent
- $1,050/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Bloomington had 78,680 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78,680 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,902 per sq mi (1,120 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bloomington at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McLean County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 78,680 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.11 sq mi (70.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4758° N, 88.9699° W |
| ZIP codes | 61701, 61704, 61761 |
| Official website | cityblm.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1706613 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bloomington
- Normal3.3 mi N
- Downs6.8 mi SE
- Shirley6.8 mi SW
- Twin Grove6.9 mi W
- Towanda7.1 mi NE
- Hudson9.0 mi N
- Heyworth11.1 mi S
- Carlock11.2 mi NW
- Danvers11.4 mi W
- Ellsworth13.5 mi E
- Stanford13.5 mi W
- Kappa13.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bloomington
What county is Bloomington in?
Bloomington is in McLean County, Illinois.
What is the population of Bloomington, IL?
78,680 people lived in Bloomington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bloomington, IL?
The main ZIP code is 61701. Other ZIP codes: 61704, 61761.
What is the elevation of Bloomington?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bloomington?
Normal (3.3 mi), Downs (6.8 mi), Shirley (6.8 mi), Twin Grove (6.9 mi), Towanda (7.1 mi).
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