Bloomsdale, Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bloomsdale, Missouri, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bloomsdale, Missouri. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bloomsdale, Missouri. The estimated population of Bloomsdale, Missouri is 803 people, with a median age of 39.6.

We can look at the total population in Bloomsdale over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
803
-3.02% +7.93%
2020
828
+16.13%
-
2019
713
-7.64% -
2018
772
+3.76%
-
2017
744
- -

Population of Bloomsdale, Missouri by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.3%
93.5%
+0.86%
Black/African American
4.4%
3.2%
+37.50%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
0.3%
+33.33%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
2.8%
-64.29%
Other
0%
0.1%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bloomsdale, Missouri by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.6 -1.49% 33.5 -7.97% 41.6 -0.72%
2020 40.2 +4.96% 36.4 -5.7% 41.9 +14.79%
2019 38.3 -1.54% 38.6 -2.53% 36.5 +1.96%
2018 38.9 +0.26% 39.6 -2.22% 35.8 +2.58%
2017 38.8 - 40.5 - 34.9 -

The median age of Bloomsdale, Missouri gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 25 +99.7% 74 -43.08% 57 44
10 to 19 47 +65.79% 25 +123.38% 85 58
20 to 29 55 -2.57% 92 -58.75% 52 46
30 to 39 43 -41.17% 23 +73.05% 23 40
40 to 49 49 +36.5% 47 +18.09% 66 53
50 to 59 52 -27.1% 73 +125.99% 38 75
60 to 69 39 +35.47% 30 +14.32% 46 31
70+ 33 2.5% 37 +65.26% 32 57

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bloomsdale, Missouri is $73,026.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bloomsdale.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $0.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bloomsdale, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bloomsdale, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bloomsdale, Missouri is currently $78,603.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.60% of households in Bloomsdale are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bloomsdale against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bloomsdale is $30,000.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bloomsdale by the total population of Bloomsdale.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bloomsdale, Missouri, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bloomsdale to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bloomsdale that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bloomsdale over the age of 16 is 589.

Of those people, a total of 64.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bloomsdale is 62.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 30 66.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 50 68.00% 11.80%
25 to 29 years 48 83.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 21 81.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 119 86.60% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 100 89.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 55 81.80% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 36 36.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 60 18.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 70 8.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bloomsdale. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 548 62.60% 2.60%
Black or African American 35 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 6 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 546 62.50% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bloomsdale as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bloomsdale is 369, with median earnings of $44,097.00.

Women in Bloomsdale, Missouri earning approximately 55.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 369 $44,097.00
Male 184 $72,500.00
Female 185 $40,507.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 41 $70,417.00
Business and Financial 22 $85,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $70,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $81,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $46,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $65,833.00
Healthcare Support 13 $14,306.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 22 $6,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $20,625.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00
Sales 10 $11,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 91 $40,372.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $72,596.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $83,750.00
Production 18 $38,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 20 $73,971.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 25 $78,750.00 16 $44,038.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 19 $54,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $81,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 10 $45,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 8 $65,833.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 13 $14,306.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4 $0.00 18 $6,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $14,792.00 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 6 $28,750.00 4 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 6 $0.00 85 $40,372.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $72,596.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $83,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 16 $31,250.00 2 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 20 $73,971.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 312 households in Bloomsdale, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 187 families in Bloomsdale with an average family size of 3.35 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 168 10 9 125
Average Household Size 3.54 3.7 3.89 1.1
Total Families 168 10 9 0
Average Household Size 3.39 2.8 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 187 families in Bloomsdale, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bloomsdale:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 319 housing units in Bloomsdale, Missouri.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 312 97.81%
Vacant 7 2.19%

22.57% of the total 319 housing units in Bloomsdale are rental units. This is approximately 72 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 240 are occupied by the owner - or 75.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bloomsdale is $493.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bloomsdale that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    40
  • $500 to $999
    23
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bloomsdale is $176,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bloomsdale that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    4
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    56
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    33
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    59
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    48
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    38
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bloomsdale. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bloomsdale that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    43
  • 1940 to 1949
    4
  • 1950 to 1959
    21
  • 1960 to 1969
    15
  • 1970 to 1979
    89
  • 1980 to 1989
    25
  • 1990 to 1999
    44
  • 2000 to 2009
    53
  • 2010 to 2013
    25
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bloomsdale that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    19
  • 1 vehicle available
    102
  • 2 vehicles available
    59
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    132

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bloomsdale get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bloomsdale that commute to work in a particular way.

29.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bloomsdale.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    36
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    29
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    50
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    43
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    3
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    14
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    35
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    52
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Bloomsdale, Missouri in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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