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Bloomfield, NE
City in Knox County, Nebraska.
Population
959
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,175
ZIP codes
0
Bloomfield and its ZIP codes
Bloomfield at a glance
- Bloomfield is about 46 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,083 a year, 35% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,800 (61% below Nebraska) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Bloomfield, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bloomfield, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,083
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$92,800
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
52.4
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (426), Irish Americans (98), Swedish Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Bloomfield.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,269
2,900 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.34M
FY 2026, $10,647 per person
How people get to work
Bloomfield, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bloomfield, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
658
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bloomfield, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Bloomfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WausaVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LindyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| CenterVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CroftonCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MagnetVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Bazile MillsVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| FordyceVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| CreightonCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| WinnetoonVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| OsmondCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| McLeanVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| PlainviewCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Bon Homme Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| HartingtonCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| SanteeVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| AtenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bloomfield, NE in?
- Bloomfield is in Knox County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Bloomfield, NE?
- About 959 people live in Bloomfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bloomfield?
- Nearby places include Wausa (8.8 mi), Lindy (11 mi), Center (12 mi), Crofton (12 mi), Magnet (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023