Bloomington metropolitan area, Indiana facts for kids
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Bloomington Metropolitan Area
Bloomington, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area
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Downtown Bloomington
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
The Bloomington, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area is a special area in south-central Indiana. It's like a big neighborhood that includes two counties: Monroe and Owen. The main city in this area is Bloomington, which is in Monroe County. Think of it as the central hub! In 2010, about 192,714 people lived in this metropolitan area.
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What is the Bloomington Area?
This special area is made up of two main parts, called counties. These counties work together to form the Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Cities and Towns in the Area
The Bloomington area has many different places where people live, from big cities to smaller towns.
Big Cities
- Bloomington is the largest city in the area, with over 84,000 people. It's the main center for jobs, schools, and fun activities.
Medium-Sized Towns
These towns have between 5,000 and 10,000 people.
Smaller Towns
These towns have between 1,000 and 5,000 people.
Tiny Villages
These places have fewer than 1,000 people.
Who Lives Here? (Demographics)
Demographics is a fancy word for studying the people who live in an area. This includes things like how many people there are, their ages, and their backgrounds.
In 2000, there were about 175,506 people living in the Bloomington Metropolitan Area. Most people (about 93%) were White. There were also people of African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds, along with people from other groups. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average yearly income for a household was about $34,613. For families, it was around $44,621. This information helps us understand the economic well-being of the people living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Área metropolitana de Bloomington para niños
