Bloomington, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bloomington, California
Unincorporated community Census-designated place
Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
Bloomington, California Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	San Bernardino
Area
• Total	6.07 sq mi (15.73 km2)
• Land	6.07 sq mi (15.73 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation	1,099 ft (335 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	24,339
• Density	4,008.40/sq mi (1,547.68/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	92316
Area code(s)	909
FIPS code	06-07064
GNIS feature ID	1656440

Bloomington is a community in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It is not officially a city yet. This means it is managed by the county government.

The United States Census Bureau counts Bloomington as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area set up just for gathering population data. In 2020, about 24,339 people lived there. This was an increase from 23,851 people in 2010.

Some people in Bloomington want it to become its own city. This would give them more local control. However, nearby cities like Rialto and Fontana are also trying to expand into Bloomington's area.

Bloomington's Early Days and Growth

Bloomington started as part of a large land project. This project was managed by the Semi-Tropic Land and Water Company. They formed in 1887 to develop land in the area.

In 1907, a big cement factory was built nearby. This factory was called the Riverside Portland Cement Company. To help workers get to the factory, a railroad line was built. This line opened to Bloomington on May 20, 1911. The original part of the community was known as Crestmore.

The Semi-Tropic Land and Water Company planned out several towns. These included Bloomington, Rialto, and Fontana. The plans for Bloomington were made in April 1888. Its first boundaries were set between certain streets and avenues.

Even today, some parts of Bloomington feel like the countryside. Many residents still keep and raise animals.

Efforts to Become a City

Bloomington has tried to become an official city several times. In 1989, the plan did not go through. This was because of money and staff problems.

In 2007, a group called the Bloomington Incorporation Committee (BIC) tried again. They needed to pay a large fee for studies. These studies would show if becoming a city was possible. However, the group did not get an extension to pay the fee. So, their effort failed.

Community Concerns About Warehouses

Recently, people in Bloomington have protested new building projects. In 2022, the county approved a plan to replace an elementary school with a warehouse. This caused many community members to protest.

In 2024, more protests happened. This time, 117 homes were planned to be torn down for warehouses. The county leaders had approved these plans.

Later in September 2024, a judge stopped construction on a large business park. The judge found that county officials had not followed state laws. They did not properly inform people about the environmental effects of the project. The county now has to redo its environmental review. Many community members were upset about losing their homes for a project that might not even happen.

Where is Bloomington?

Bloomington covers about 6.0 square miles (15.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land. It does not include any large bodies of water.

Who Lives in Bloomington?

The population of Bloomington has grown over the years.

Population in 2000

In 2000, there were 19,318 people living in Bloomington. There were 4,950 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (59.8%) were married couples. Many households (50.1%) had children under 18.

The average household had about 3.9 people. The average family had about 4.2 people. The median age was 27 years old. This means half the people were younger than 27 and half were older.

About 64.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. Many families (19.8%) and people (25.3%) lived below the poverty line.

Population in 2010

By 2010, Bloomington's population grew to 23,851 people. About 99.2% of these people lived in homes.

There were 5,428 households. Many households (61.0%) had children under 18. Most households (59.7%) were married couples. The average household size was 4.36 people.

The median age was 27.8 years. This means the population was still quite young. About 81.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.

The median income for households was $46,639. About 22.2% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Getting Around Bloomington

Bloomington has a local bus service called Omnitrans. The major highway, Interstate 10, also runs through the town. This highway is also known as the San Bernardino Freeway.

The Union Pacific Railroad tracks cross Bloomington. There is also a large train yard where trains are sorted. While the Amtrak Sunset Limited train uses these tracks, there is no train station in Bloomington. The closest station is in Ontario.

Schools in Bloomington

Students in Bloomington attend schools within the Colton Joint Unified School District.

Bloomington's Weather

Bloomington usually has stable weather throughout the year. It has hot summers and mild winters.

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