What is the median household income in Bloomfield, IN?
The median household income in Bloomfield, IN is $54,948 (±$7,212) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $732 a month would take about $29,300 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Bloomfield, the median household income went from $42,500 in 2015–2019 to $54,948 in 2020–2024 (+29.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $54,948 (±$7,212)
- Median renter income
- $38,397 (±$8,966)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $29,300
Income in Bloomfield against Greene County, its state and the nation
| Bloomfield | Greene County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,948 (±$7,212) | $62,094 (±$5,324) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $38,397 (±$8,966) | $31,548 (±$7,768) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $67,353 (±$18,888) | $72,029 (±$5,378) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $732 (±$62) | $797 (±$53) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bloomfield, median household income is not measurably different from Greene County ($62,094).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($71,957).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Greene County, Bloomfield ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1283 of 1,568.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Bloomfield
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $732 a month ($8,784 a year) needs an income of about $29,300 a year.
The median renting household in Bloomfield earns $38,397 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,500 (±$12,283) | $54,948 (±$7,212) | +29.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $475 (±$69) | $732 (±$62) | +54.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $83,200 (±$6,433) | $109,800 (±$11,622) | +32.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Bloomfield
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | — | $54,948 (±$7,212) | — |
| Richland Township (Greene County) | 2.2 mi | $68,475 (±$5,841) | Higher |
| Fairplay Township | 3.9 mi | $73,750 (±$50,971) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Greene County) | 5.8 mi | $108,646 (±$16,875) | Higher |
| Switz City | 6.3 mi | $42,500 (±$33,194) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Greene County) | 6.5 mi | $76,488 (±$8,299) | Higher |
| Worthington | 6.8 mi | $47,000 (±$11,310) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Greene County) | 7.6 mi | $54,038 (±$5,940) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Greene County) | 7.7 mi | $52,188 (±$28,193) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richland Township (Greene County), IN ($68,475), Taylor Township (Greene County), IN ($108,646), Highland Township (Greene County), IN ($76,488).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Smith Township (Greene County) | $74,565 (±$60,918) |
| 6 | Fairplay Township | $73,750 (±$50,971) |
| 7 | Richland Township (Greene County) | $68,475 (±$5,841) |
| 8 | Jackson Township (Greene County) | $67,262 (±$37,680) |
| 9 | Jefferson Township (Greene County) | $64,250 (±$14,936) |
| 10 | Stafford Township (Greene County) | $59,118 (±$29,173) |
| 11 | Bloomfield | $54,948 (±$7,212) |
| 12 | Wright Township | $54,444 (±$17,345) |
| 13 | Washington Township (Greene County) | $54,038 (±$5,940) |
| 14 | Lyons | $53,365 (±$6,610) |
| 15 | Cass Township (Greene County) | $52,188 (±$28,193) |
| 16 | Newberry | $50,625 (±$18,743) |
| 17 | Grant Township (Greene County) | $47,953 (±$7,666) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Greene County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bloomfield
What is the median household income in Bloomfield?
The median household income in Bloomfield is $54,948 (±$7,212) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Bloomfield?
About $29,300 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $732 a month.
Have incomes in Bloomfield kept up with inflation?
In Bloomfield, the median household income went from $42,500 in 2015–2019 to $54,948 in 2020–2024 (+29.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Bloomfield?
The median renting household in Bloomfield, IN earns $38,397 (±$8,966) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomfield town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomfield town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomfield town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomfield town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomfield town, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomfield town, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bloomfield town, Indiana (place:05716, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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