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Bloomington, TX

Census-designated place in Victoria County, Texas.

Population

1,895

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

715

ZIP codes

0

Bloomington and its ZIP codes

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Bloomington at a glance

  • Bloomington is about 6.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,666, 33% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,100 (55% below Texas) and median rent is $745 a month.

Local data for Bloomington, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bloomington, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,666

Poverty rate

25.7%

Median home value

$128,100

Median rent

$745/mo

Homeownership

71.4%

Bachelor's or higher

4.1%

Median age

26.2

Average commute

43.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,585), Colombian Americans (44), Irish Americans (25).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Victoria County. PPP loans are for Bloomington.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,948

36,854 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,988

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$711M

FY 2026, $7,789 per person

Victoria County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bloomington, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.0%
  • Carpooled32.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 43.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bloomington, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

514

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

939

2.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 45°F

39.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bloomington, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.6%

U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts

Diabetes

16.6%

U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts

Smoking

13.6%

U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

29.5%

U.S. 11.1% +18.4 pts

Cities near Bloomington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PlacedoCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.6
TivoliCensus-designated place13 mi1.1
VictoriaCity13 mi37.2
Quail CreekCensus-designated place14 mi3.1
InezCensus-designated place16 mi59.6
Port LavacaCity17 mi10.2
AustwellCity18 mi0.4
SeadriftCity20 mi1.3
Point ComfortCity21 mi1.3
VanderbiltCensus-designated place21 mi1.9
Alamo BeachCensus-designated place21 mi0.8
Magnolia BeachCensus-designated place22 mi1
LolitaCensus-designated place25 mi2.6
EdnaCity27 mi4.1
La WardCity30 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bloomington, TX in?
Bloomington is in Victoria County, Texas.
What is the population of Bloomington, TX?
About 1,895 people live in Bloomington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bloomington?
Nearby places include Placedo (5.1 mi), Tivoli (13 mi), Victoria (13 mi), Quail Creek (14 mi), Inez (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023