Bloomington, Wisconsin facts for kids
Bloomington is a small village located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 741 people lived there. It's part of the larger area known as the Town of Bloomington.
Quick facts for kids
Bloomington
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Village
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Downtown Bloomington on WIS 35
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Location of Bloomington in Grant County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 741 |
| • Density | 588.1/sq mi (226.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-08400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582835 |
| Website | Village of Bloomington |
Where is Bloomington?
Bloomington is located at 42°53′31.95″N 90°55′38.45″W / 42.8922083°N 90.9273472°W. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.28 square miles (3.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Bloomington?
This section looks at the population of Bloomington over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 365 | — | |
| 1880 | 403 | 10.4% | |
| 1890 | 587 | 45.7% | |
| 1900 | 611 | 4.1% | |
| 1910 | 620 | 1.5% | |
| 1920 | 657 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 591 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 677 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 631 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 735 | 16.5% | |
| 1970 | 719 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 743 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 776 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 701 | −9.7% | |
| 2010 | 735 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 741 | 0.8% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, the village of Bloomington had 735 people living in 320 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 208 were families.
The population density was about 574 people for every square mile. This means how many people live in a certain area. There were also 338 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Bloomington were White (98.2%). A small number of people were from other groups, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 320 households:
- About 29.1% had children under 18 living with them.
- 53.1% were married couples living together.
- 7.2% had a female head of the household without a husband.
- 4.7% had a male head of the household without a wife.
- 35.0% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates who are not family.
The average household had 2.30 people, and the average family had 2.86 people.
The median age in the village was 40.7 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40.7, and half were older.
- 25% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.4% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between genders: 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
See also
In Spanish: Bloomington (Wisconsin) para niños
