Bloomington-Normal-McLean Co. is a highly educated and affluent community. The median age of the 2014 population consisiting of 171,240 people is 32.2 years, reflecting the strong presence of young professionals and families in the community as well as the four institutions of higher learning located in Bloomington-Normal. More than 70 percent of Bloomington-Normal’s 18 to 24 year olds are enrolled in college or graduate school, creating a rich pipeline of talent needed for the region’s employers.
And Bloomington-Normal is growing. Projected population growth is estimated at 13.5 percent between 2015 and 2030, assuring a dynamic and vibrant community for decades to come. With a workforce of 117,400 – well over half of Bloomington-Normal’s residents – the region offers a well-developed, growing and highly talented labor force for employers across a broad spectrum of industries. Just as the population, Bloomington-Normal’s workforce will continue to grow between 2015 and 2050 at a projected average annual rate of just under 2 percent.
| Population | 171,240 |
| Median Age | 32.2 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
Projected to continue to grow at an annual average of 0.9 percent between 2015-2030 – total of 13.5 percent
| Median Household Income 2013 | $62,089 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,460 |
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High School graduate or higher, percent of persons are 25 years+, 2010-2014 |
94.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2010-2014 | 43.4% |
| Education among adult population 25 years+, 2014 | 102,383 |
| Population ages 18-24 enrolled in college or graduate school, 2014 | 70% |
| Total workforce, 2014 | 117,400 |
| Projected workforce growth, 2015- 2050 | 1.5 – 1.7 percent annual average growth |
| Unemployment rate, 2014 | 6.4% |
What if your workforce needs additional skills or training? The Workforce Development Center at Heartland Community College collaborates with area employers to help build the skills of 21st century workers. Heartland offers training, degrees and certificates in many fields that are in high demand, including:
| Bloomington-Normal Metro Region |
Illinois | US | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 171,240 | ||
| Median Age | 32.2 | 36.6 | 37.2 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.54 |
| Median Household Income (2013) | $62,089 | $56,797 | $53,046 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,460 | $29,666 | $28,155 |
| Some College | 19.8% | 21.3% | 21.2% |
| Associate Degree | 6.2% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 29.8% | 19.5% | 18.0% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| Total Workforce | 117,400 | 6,718,236 | 158,197,577 |
| Projected Workforce Growth (2015-2050) | 15-17% annually | ||
| Unemployment Rate (2014)* | 6.4% | 10.5% | 9.7% |
*Unemployment figures for US and IL from 2013 ACS.
