Bloomington
Census-designated place in Garrett County, Maryland
Bloomington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Garrett County, Maryland, with 271 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,050 ft (320 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Luke, 1.1 miles E.
- 271residents (2020 Census)
- 1,050 ftelevation · 320 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 437 / sq mipopulation density
- 21523main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bloomington
Bloomington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in southeastern Garrett County, Maryland located at the confluence of the North Branch Potomac River and Savage River. It lies to the west of Luke on Maryland Route 135 and is bounded to the northwest by Savage River State Forest. As of the 2010 census the population of Bloomington was 305.
Originally known as "Llangollen" when the town's post office was established on December 4, 1872, its name was later changed to "Bloomington". Jennings Randolph Lake to the southwest on the North Branch of the Potomac was completed in 1982 as "Bloomington Lake" but was renamed in 1987 by the United States Congress for West Virginia Senator Jennings Randolph.
Borderside, a historic home, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The Bloomington Viaduct was listed in 1976.
A proposal has been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Fairlawn Hydroelectric Company to construct a 10.5 MW hydroelectric facility at the Army Corps of Engineers-operated dam for the lake. Approvals were still pending in 2016.
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- Median household income
- $59,063
- Median home value
- $98,100
- Median age
- 37.6
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Bloomington had 271 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 271 |
|---|---|
| Density | 437 per sq mi (169 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bloomington at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Garrett County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 271 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4813° N, 79.0785° W |
| ZIP codes | 21523, 21540 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2408050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bloomington
- Luke1.1 mi E
- Piedmont, WV1.7 mi E
- Franklin1.9 mi NE
- Westernport2.0 mi E
- Barton4.8 mi NE
- Moscow5.4 mi NE
- Keyser, WV5.9 mi SE
- McCoole5.9 mi E
- Nikep6.5 mi NE
- Dawson7.0 mi E
- Detmold7.0 mi NE
- Elk Garden, WV7.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Bloomington
What county is Bloomington in?
Bloomington is in Garrett County, Maryland.
What is the population of Bloomington, MD?
271 people lived in Bloomington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bloomington, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21523. Other ZIP codes: 21540.
What is the elevation of Bloomington?
1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bloomington?
Luke (1.1 mi), Piedmont (1.7 mi), Franklin (1.9 mi), Westernport (2.0 mi), Barton (4.8 mi).
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