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Compare Springfield to Bloomington

This post compares Springfield, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (city) Bloomington (city)
Population 116,313 78,426
Income (median) $46,601 $53,030
Home Value (median) $125,600 $164,800
White 73% 77%
Black 19% 10%
Asian 2% 7%
With Kids 27% 29%
Age (median) 38 34
Rentals 37% 39%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Bloomington?
A: Springfield has a larger population count than Bloomington: 116313 compared with 78426 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Springfield or in Bloomington?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Springfield.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or Bloomington?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Bloomington does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 37% for Springfield versus 39% for Bloomington.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Decatur, Rock-Island, and Crest-Hill.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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