Bloomington, Texas facts for kids
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Bloomington
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Location of Bloomington, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Victoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,082 |
| • Density | 771/sq mi (301.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77951
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-08800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1352429 |
Bloomington is a community in Victoria County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government defines for counting people. In 2020, about 2,082 people lived there. Bloomington is part of the larger Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is Bloomington?
Bloomington is located in the state of Texas, in a county called Victoria County. It is about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Bloomington?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,562 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,459 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,082 | −15.3% | |
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In 2020, there were 2,082 people living in Bloomington. These people lived in 478 households, and 352 of these were families. Most of the people living in Bloomington are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Famous Faces from Bloomington
One well-known person from Bloomington is Gale Storm. She was a singer and actress. Her career was mainly in the 1940s and 1950s.
Schools in Bloomington
The students in Bloomington are served by the Bloomington Independent School District. This district provides education for the children in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Bloomington (Texas) para niños
