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Bloomingdale, GA
Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers
Population
3,007
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Age
44.8
years ∙ half population younger than 44.8, half older
Diversity Index
54.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Nativity
4.7%
foreign-born population
Geographic Context
Location, size, and surroundings
About
Bloomingdale is a city within Chatham County, Georgia, United States.
Co-ordinates
DEC32.124998° N, 81.308387° W
DMS32° 07′ 29.99″ N, 81° 18′ 30.19″ W
Population Density & area
214.8/sq mi
(82.84/km²)
Demographics & Living
Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition
Population Composition
Key characteristics of the population
Sex Distribution
47.2%
male
Male
47.2%
Female
52.8%
males per 100 females
Bloomingdale
89.4
Chatham County
92.7
Georgia
95.2
Nativity
4.7%
foreign-born population
% Foreign-born
Bloomingdale
4.7%
Chatham County
8.7%
Georgia
11.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups
Median Age
44.8
years ∙ half population younger than 44.8, half older
Dependency ratio
61.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Bloomingdale
61.3
Chatham County
59.8
Georgia
61.8
AGE DISTRIBUTION
Distribution of age group
Median age
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group | |||
| Children (Under 18) | 19.8% | 20.7% | 23.2% |
| Working age (18-64) | 61.9% | 62.6% | 61.8% |
| Senior (65+) | 18.3% | 16.7% | 15% |
| Dependency ratio | |||
| Total dependency ratio | 61.3 | 59.8 | 61.8 |
| Child dependency ratio | 31.9 | 33 | 37.6 |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 29.5 | 26.8 | 24.2 |
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares
Race & Ethnicity
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.
Diversity Index
54.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Bloomingdale
54.8%
Chatham County
63.8%
Georgia
64.9%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.
RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION
Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Bloomingdale population
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 8.3% | 11% |
| Mexican | 0% | 3.2% | 5.5% |
| Puerto Rican | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Cuban | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other Hispanic / Latino | 3.1% | 3% | 3.9% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 94.2% | 91.7% | 89% |
| One race | 84.4% | 87.8% | 85.1% |
| White | 63.8% | 45.3% | 49.1% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% | 38.4% | 30.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 3% | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race | 0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 9.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure
Household structure
66.4%
family
Family
66.4%
Non family
33.6%
% family households
Bloomingdale
66.4%
Chatham County
59.3%
Georgia
66.2%
Average household size
2.35
persons per household
Household & Family COMPOSITION
Households
Percentage of Bloomingdale population
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households | 1,277 | 120,383 | 4,074,366 |
| Average houshold size | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.62 |
| Family households | 848 | 71,388 | 2,698,119 |
| Average family size | 2.9 | 3.07 | 3.24 |
| Married couple family | 642 | 47,621 | 1,893,490 |
| Other families | 206 | 23,767 | 804,629 |
| Male householder | 116 | 5,318 | 198,034 |
| Female householder | 90 | 18,449 | 606,595 |
| Non-family households | 429 | 48,995 | 1,376,247 |
| One-person households | 375 | 38,320 | 1,127,648 |
| Male householder | 143 | 16,897 | 493,656 |
| Senior (65+) living alone | 21 | 4,541 | 133,085 |
| Female householder | 232 | 21,423 | 633,992 |
| Senior (65+) living alone | 117 | 8,773 | 281,290 |
| Other living arrangements | 54 | 10,675 | 248,599 |
Housing Profile
Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens
Total housing units
1,288
housing units
Bloomingdale
1,288
Chatham County
137,532
Georgia
4,541,835
Occupancy status
99.1%
occupied
Occupied
99.1%
Vacant
0.9%
vacancy rate
Bloomingdale
0.9%
Chatham County
12.5%
Georgia
10.3%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used
Types of Housing unit
74.8%
Single family houses
Median Year Built
1986
Half of houses were built before 1986, and half after.
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.
Housing Characteristics
Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooms per unit | |||
| Median rooms | 6 | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| 1–3 rooms | 11% | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| 4–6 rooms | 45.4% | 54.3% | 50.1% |
| 7+ rooms | 43.6% | 34.5% | 39.6% |
| Bedrooms | |||
| No bedroom / studio | 0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% | 9.4% | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% | 25.7% | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.7% | 44.1% | 41.1% |
| 4+ bedrooms | 11.3% | 18.9% | 28.4% |
| At a glance | |||
| Median year built | 1986 | 1987 | 1992 |
| Total housing units | 1,288 | 137,532 | 4,541,835 |
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it
Homeownership
61.4%
owners
Renter-occupied
38.6%
Owner-occupied
61.4%
homeownership rate
Bloomingdale
61.4%
Chatham County
56.8%
Georgia
65.7%
Average household size
2.21
Owner-occupied
2.57
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Bloomingdale
2.21
Chatham County
2.45
Georgia
2.72
Housing Characteristics
Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total occupied units | 1,277 | 120,383 | 4,074,366 |
| Year moved in | |||
| 2020 or later | 27.2% | 32.8% | 26.8% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 30.1% | 39% | 40% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 18.7% | 13.9% | 16.6% |
| 1999 or earlier | 23.9% | 14.4% | 16.6% |
| Occupants per room | |||
| 1.00 or fewer | 100% | 98.3% | 97.6% |
| 1.01 to 1.50 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| 1.51 or more | 0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Vehicles availability | |||
| No vehicles | 2% | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% | 38% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36% | 37.9% | 37.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% | 16.5% | 23.9% |
| House heating fuel used | |||
| Gas | 26.2% | 27.5% | 41.6% |
| Electricity | 72.6% | 70.9% | 57% |
| Solar | 0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene etc | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| All other fuels | 0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Selected characteristics | |||
| Lacking complete plumbing | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lacking complete kitchen | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| No telephone service available | 0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth
Median home value
$236,000
owner-occupied units
Housing Cost Burden
39.2%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.
Financial characteristics
Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property value | |||
| Median Value | $236,000 | $302,700 | $303,300 |
| Under $100,000 | 11.2% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 30.9% | 18% | 15.9% |
| $200,000 - $300,000 | 23.7% | 23.3% | 21.1% |
| $300,000 - $500,000 | 21.9% | 28.5% | 30.4% |
| $500,000 - $1,000,000 | 5.2% | 17.5% | 16.9% |
| $1,000,000 and more | 7% | 4.5% | 3.3% |
| Owner-occupied households | |||
| With a mortgage | 56.5% | 63.5% | 63.4% |
| Without a mortgage | 43.5% | 36.5% | 36.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs | |||
| With a mortgage | $1,411 | $1,758 | $1,783 |
| Without a mortgage | $488 | $628 | $541 |
| Gross rent | |||
| Median rent | $1,538 | $1,471 | $1,393 |
Education Profile
How educated is the community and how education pays off
Adults with a college degree
20.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Bloomingdale
20.9%
Chatham County
37.7%
Georgia
34.9%
Adults without a high school diploma
11.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Bloomingdale
11.5%
Chatham County
8.8%
Georgia
10.7%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level
School enrollment
567
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)
25.3%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Enrollment & school type
Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total enrolled (age 3+) | 567 | 74,149 | 2,760,030 |
| Nursery / preschool | 16.6% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| K–12 | 66.5% | 61.7% | 68.9% |
| Kindergarten | 1.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Elementary: Grades 1–4 | 22.6% | 18.6% | 19.9% |
| Elementary: Grades 5–8 | 22% | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| High School: Grades 9–12 | 20.1% | 20.1% | 22.6% |
| College or graduate school | 16.9% | 33.5% | 25.2% |
| College, undergraduate | 10.1% | 26.4% | 19.7% |
| Graduate, professional school | 6.9% | 7.1% | 5.6% |
| College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds | 25.3% | 48% | 38% |
| School type | |||
| Public school | 83.6% | 71.3% | 84% |
| Private school | 16.4% | 28.7% | 16% |
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults
Education attainment
2,247
population 25 years and over
Attainment by gender
Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
Educational Attainment Overview
Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (25+) | 2,247 | 207,006 | 7,359,821 |
| Less than 9th grade | 4% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| 9th–12th, no diploma | 7.5% | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| High school diploma or GED | 30% | 23.9% | 26.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.3% | 21.8% | 19.2% |
| Associate's degree | 9.3% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 37.7% | 34.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.1% | 22.1% | 21.1% |
| Graduate or professional | 8.8% | 15.6% | 13.9% |
| High School or higher | 88.5% | 91.1% | 89.2% |
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable
Median Earnings
$49,964
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Poverty Rate
0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Outcomes by Education Level
Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median earnings | |||
| Population 25+, with earnings | $49,964 | $44,913 | $50,458 |
| Less than high school graduate | $— | $30,281 | $32,349 |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | $40,129 | $35,573 | $37,841 |
| Some college or associate's degree | $54,186 | $41,689 | $44,633 |
| Bachelor's degree | $69,063 | $56,206 | $67,868 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $55,357 | $68,609 | $84,480 |
| Poverty rates | |||
| Less than high school graduate | 14% | 21.6% | 24.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 9.4% | 12.8% | 14.9% |
| Some college or associate's degree | 3.5% | 11.2% | 10.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0% | 6.7% | 4.5% |
Economy & Employment
Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance
Labor Force
Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy
Adult Population (16+)
2,445
residents 16 years and over
Bloomingdale
2,445
Chatham County
245,755
Georgia
8,708,339
Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)
61.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Bloomingdale
61.4%
Chatham County
58.7%
Georgia
59.9%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force
Median Age of Workers (16–64)
42.5
years ∙ half are younger than 42.5, half older
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.
Male-Female Labor Force Split
51.5%
male
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Bloomingdale
48.5
Chatham County
50
Georgia
48.3
Labor force composition
Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Bloomingdale
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total labor force | 1,528 | 156,654 | 5,554,743 |
| Age distribution | |||
| 16 to 19 years | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% |
| 25 to 29 years | 17.7% | 12.9% | 11.1% |
| 30 to 34 years | 10.5% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.7% | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.1% | 17.8% | 20.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.7% | 8.4% | 9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 17.9% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.4% | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 75 years and over | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Gender composition | |||
| Male | 51.5% | 50% | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.5% | 50% | 48.3% |
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?
Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)
62.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Participation Gap · Male vs Female
67%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
58.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Bloomingdale
58.3%
Chatham County
60.7%
Georgia
59.5%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.
AGE & GENDER LFPR
Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Bloomingdale
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFPR by age group | |||
| 16 to 19 years | 38.9% | 41.5% | 37.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 65% | 70.4% | 74% |
| 25 to 29 years | 92.2% | 86% | 83.2% |
| 30 to 34 years | 95.8% | 83.5% | 82.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 75% | 83.9% | 82.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 83.4% | 82.1% | 81.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 37.2% | 73.6% | 72.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 73.2% | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 43.5% | 28.3% | 26.2% |
| 75 years and over | 2% | 7.2% | 7% |
| LFPR by gender | |||
| Male | 67% | 67.1% | 68.4% |
| Female | 58.3% | 60.7% | 59.5% |
| LFPR by race, ethnicity | |||
| White | 58.1% | 62.3% | 61.7% |
| Black or African American | 93.9% | 63.9% | 64.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 100% | 72.6% | 70.4% |
| Asian | 25.3% | 61% | 67.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | —% | 86.4% | 66.2% |
| Some Other Race | 60.6% | 68.1% | 69.8% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 63.2% | 73% | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72% | 73.1% | 71.1% |
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.
UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE
0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.5%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Bloomingdale
0%
Chatham County
5.9%
Georgia
5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.
CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Unemployment Rate in Bloomingdale
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By age group | |||
| 16 to 19 years | 0% | 16.4% | 14.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0% | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 25 to 29 years | 0% | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 30 to 34 years | 0% | 6.9% | 5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 0% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.6% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0% | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0% | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| 75 years and over | 0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| By gender | |||
| Male | 0% | 5.9% | 5% |
| Female | 1.5% | 6% | 5.3% |
| By race, ethnicity | |||
| White | 1.1% | 4% | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 0% | 8.5% | 7.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | —% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Some Other Race | 0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 0% | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0% | 5.4% | 4.2% |
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.
Job Market
Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute
Total employed population
1,501
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Bloomingdale
1,501
Chatham County
144,351
Georgia
5,213,857
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.
Full-time employment rate
86%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Bloomingdale
86%
Chatham County
71%
Georgia
74%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Bloomingdale, GA workforce and shape the local economy
Top Industry
About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Construction
Top 3 Industries
% of total workers
Construction
15.1%
Transportation and warehousing
15.1%
Educational services
12.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.
Top industry by gender
Male
Construction employs the most men — 24.1% of 771 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 24.4% of 730 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.
Industries Distribution Table
Employment Distribution by Industries in Bloomingdale
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total employed population | 1,501 | 144,351 | 5,213,857 |
| Agriculture and mining | |||
| Agriculture | 0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Mining and logging | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Construction | 15.1% | 5.5% | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% | 7.8% | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.7% | 2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 4.7% | 13% | 11.3% |
| Transportation and utilities | |||
| Transportation and warehousing | 15.1% | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| Utilities | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Information | 0% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Financial activities | |||
| Finance and Insurance | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| Real estate and leasing | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Professional and business services | |||
| Professional and technical services | 5.5% | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Corporate management | 0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Administrative and waste services | 1.4% | 5% | 4.7% |
| Education and health services | |||
| Educational services | 12.9% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12.9% | 13.3% | 11.8% |
| Leisure and hospitality | |||
| Arts and recreation | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5.5% | 10.1% | 7% |
| Other services | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Government | 12.3% | 4.4% | 4.8% |
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed
Employment by employer type
67.4%
Private
Government
21.6%
Private Employment
67.4%
Self Employed
11%
Private employment (%)
Bloomingdale
67.4%
Chatham County
75%
Georgia
75.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.
Self-employed workers
11%
of the workers are self-employed
Category
% of total workers
Incorporated business
7.7%
Unincorporated business
3.3%
Unpaid family workers
0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees.
Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.
Type of employer
Employment distribution by employer type in Bloomingdale
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private wage & salary | 67.4% | 75% | 75.4% |
| For-profit company employees | 54.6% | 66.9% | 68.6% |
| Not-for-profit employees | 12.9% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| Self-employed | 11% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| Incorporated business | 7.7% | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Unincorporated business | 3.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Government | 21.6% | 13.9% | 14.3% |
| Local government | 7.5% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| State government | 3% | 3.7% | 4% |
| Federal government | 11.1% | 2.5% | 3% |
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes
Work From Home Rate
17.8%
WFH
Work from home
17.8%
Commute to work
82.2%
Working from home (%)
Bloomingdale
17.8%
Chatham County
11.6%
Georgia
15.9%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.
Travel Time to Work
28.1 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Bloomingdale
28.1
Chatham County
23
Georgia
28.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.
Commute Patterns
Means of transportation and travel time to work in Bloomingdale
Employed residents 16+.
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total employed population | 1,501 | 144,351 | 5,213,857 |
| Worked from home | 17.8% | 11.6% | 15.9% |
| Drove Alone | 69.4% | 72.8% | 70.9% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| Public transportation | 0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Walked | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Bicycle, taxi & other means | 1.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Commuting population | 1,247 | 127,535 | 4,330,077 |
| Mean travel time (minutes) | 28.1 | 23 | 28.3 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 5 to 14 minutes | 19.9% | 24% | 20.1% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 27.2% | 43.6% | 35.5% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 23.2% | 20.1% | 22.2% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 27.2% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| 60 to 89 minutes | 2.2% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 90 minutes or more | 0% | 1.4% | 2.9% |
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Wages & Earnings
What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer
Median Earnings
$50,227
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Bloomingdale
$50,227
Chatham County
$52,652
Georgia
$57,891
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.
Gender earnings gap
79 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Bloomingdale
79¢
Chatham County
85¢
Georgia
82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Bloomingdale, GA workers are employed
Highest-paying industry
$84,821
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries
Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services
$84,821
Construction
$65,417
Government
$63,580
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Highest-paying industry by gender
Male
Men working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $87,750, compared to $57,159 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $63,319, compared to $45,028 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Earnings Distribution Table
Earnings by industry in Bloomingdale
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $50,227 | $52,652 | $57,891 |
| Agriculture and mining | |||
| Agriculture | $— | $32,948 | $44,310 |
| Mining and logging | $— | $53,846 | $61,443 |
| Construction | $65,417 | $49,126 | $51,812 |
| Manufacturing | $42,159 | $63,847 | $56,434 |
| Wholesale trade | $— | $64,209 | $65,711 |
| Retail trade | $55,341 | $41,476 | $42,496 |
| Transportation and utilities | |||
| Transportation and warehousing | $54,254 | $52,612 | $56,153 |
| Utilities | $— | $61,201 | $78,414 |
| Information | $— | $60,768 | $85,759 |
| Financial activities | |||
| Finance and Insurance | $— | $61,081 | $75,533 |
| Real estate and leasing | $— | $51,615 | $64,738 |
| Professional and business services | |||
| Professional and technical services | $84,821 | $78,292 | $95,870 |
| Corporate management | $— | $62,787 | $97,380 |
| Administrative and waste services | $— | $37,814 | $44,410 |
| Education and health services | |||
| Educational services | $39,680 | $58,370 | $59,846 |
| Health care and social assistance | $38,611 | $53,257 | $55,331 |
| Leisure and hospitality | |||
| Arts and recreation | $— | $48,500 | $47,819 |
| Accommodation and food services | $41,797 | $36,635 | $33,402 |
| Other services | $— | $42,617 | $45,936 |
| Government | $63,580 | $63,602 | $65,724 |
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed
Highest-paying employer type
$68,250
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types
Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business
$68,250
Federal government
$63,470
State government
$53,750
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Highest-paying employer type by gender
Male
Men in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $87,667, compared to $57,159 for all employed men
Female
Women in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $63,470, compared to $45,028 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.
Earnings by employer type
Earnings by employer type in Bloomingdale
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private wage & salary | |||
| For-profit company employees | $51,417 | $51,206 | $56,414 |
| Not-for-profit employees | $45,223 | $59,125 | $63,464 |
| Self-employed | |||
| Incorporated business | $68,250 | $62,933 | $69,450 |
| Unincorporated business | $30,455 | $47,581 | $44,913 |
| Government | |||
| Local government | $47,045 | $51,227 | $56,627 |
| State government | $53,750 | $59,930 | $57,074 |
| Federal government | $63,470 | $60,313 | $81,272 |
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Bloomingdale, GA workers hold
Highest-paying occupation
$72,813
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups
Median annual earnings
Management
$72,813
Construction and extraction
$67,917
Computer and math
$67,063
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.
Highest-paying occupation by gender
Male
Among employed men, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $130,806 versus $57,159 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Computer and math occupations earn the highest median earnings — $83,571 versus $45,028 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.
Earnings by occupation
Earnings by occupation in Bloomingdale
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median earnings(Total) | $50,227 | $52,652 | $57,891 |
| Management and business | |||
| Management | $72,813 | $77,743 | $92,540 |
| Business and finance | $— | $71,739 | $81,884 |
| Technology and science | |||
| Computer and math | $67,063 | $96,602 | $102,633 |
| Architecture and engineering | $— | $106,554 | $93,566 |
| Sciences | $— | $103,945 | $80,658 |
| Education, legal, and arts | |||
| Community and Social Service | $— | $57,613 | $57,195 |
| Legal | $— | $120,500 | $102,327 |
| Education, Training and Library | $— | $58,125 | $59,902 |
| Arts, design and media | $— | $56,661 | $65,848 |
| Healthcare | |||
| Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals | $— | $83,344 | $91,242 |
| Health technicians | $— | $43,329 | $52,527 |
| Healthcare support | $— | $38,501 | $35,730 |
| Protective Service | |||
| Firefighting and emergency services | $— | $47,625 | $52,232 |
| Law enforcement | $— | $65,794 | $57,173 |
| Other services | |||
| Food preparation and serving | $— | $30,844 | $28,997 |
| Building and grounds cleaning | $— | $30,217 | $33,982 |
| Personal care and service | $— | $30,345 | $32,818 |
| Sales and office | |||
| Sales | $48,295 | $56,376 | $56,555 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $37,644 | $42,391 | $44,918 |
| Trades and natural resources | |||
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $— | $26,250 | $33,682 |
| Construction and extraction | $67,917 | $44,291 | $45,805 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $35,391 | $52,866 | $56,517 |
| Production and transportation | |||
| Production | $46,667 | $48,682 | $43,623 |
| Transportation | $53,026 | $55,727 | $52,302 |
| Material moving | $32,019 | $36,252 | $36,229 |
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.
Income & Financial Security
Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points
Household Income
What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings
Median Household Income
$60,250
Median household income in Bloomingdale
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Bloomingdale,
including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes,
with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Per capita income
$34,939
Per capita income in Bloomingdale
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Bloomingdale, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks
Mean Household Income
$77,540
Average household income in Bloomingdale
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Bloomingdale, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Mean vs median household income
$77,540
Mean household income
$60,250
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Bloomingdale
$17,290
Chatham County
$27,171
Georgia
$29,591
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income Level
Household and per capita income in Bloomingdale
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Bloomingdale and peer geographies.
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households | 1,277 | 120,383 | 4,074,366 |
| Median household income | $60,250 | $71,097 | $77,353 |
| Mean household income | $77,540 | $98,268 | $106,944 |
| Mean-median gap | $17,290 | $27,171 | $29,591 |
| Family households | 848 | 71,388 | 2,698,119 |
| Median family income | $75,870 | $87,337 | $93,754 |
| Mean family income | $90,555 | $118,408 | $124,976 |
| Mean-median gap | $14,685 | $31,071 | $31,222 |
| Non-family households | 429 | 48,995 | 1,376,247 |
| Median non-family income | $45,022 | $48,427 | $47,454 |
| Mean non-family income | $48,603 | $66,222 | $66,634 |
| Mean-median gap | $3,581 | $17,795 | $19,180 |
| Other Benchmarks | |||
| Per capita income | $34,939 | $40,342 | $40,924 |
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance
Households with earnings
78.1%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.
Transfer income dependency
Social Security
32.3% of households (412) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $29,916
SSI (disability)
6.8% of households (87) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $9,925
Cash Assistance
0.2% of households (2) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $9,925
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.9% of households (177) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income Sources
Income sources for households in Bloomingdale
Share of households receiving each income type
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households | 1,277 | 120,383 | 4,074,366 |
| Wage-based income | |||
| With earnings | 78% | 79% | 79% |
| Retirement and disability income | |||
| Social security | 32% | 31% | 29% |
| Average social security income | $29,916 | $25,022 | $23,669 |
| Retirement income | 22% | 24% | 22% |
| Average retirement income | $16,913 | $34,537 | $31,564 |
| SSI (Supplemental security) | 7% | 6% | 5% |
| Average SSI income | $9,925 | $12,228 | $11,501 |
| Public assistance | |||
| SNAP / food stamps | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Cash assistance | 0% | 1% | 2% |
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures
Median income by household type
$75,870
Family households earn $75,870, compared to $45,022 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Median income by family type
$105,029
Married-couple families earn $105,029, compared to $54,583 for single-parent and other family types.
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income By Household Type
Median income by household and family size in Bloomingdale
Median household and family income by household size in Bloomingdale, compared with peer geographies.
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households | 1,277 | 120,383 | 4,074,366 |
| Household income by size | |||
| 1-person | $40,066 | $42,453 | $41,664 |
| 2-person | $77,188 | $83,471 | $84,222 |
| 3-person | $117,763 | $89,628 | $97,679 |
| 4-person | $59,830 | $106,758 | $114,385 |
| 5-person | $158,125 | $93,480 | $105,790 |
| 6-person | $— | $106,042 | $102,945 |
| 7-person or more | $— | $103,509 | $118,487 |
| Total families | 848 | 71,388 | 2,698,119 |
| Family income by size | |||
| 2-person | $58,958 | $82,757 | $82,219 |
| 3-person | $— | $87,115 | $95,169 |
| 4-person | $98,375 | $105,987 | $115,118 |
| 5-person | $— | $94,228 | $104,538 |
| 6-person | $— | $115,060 | $105,448 |
| 7-person or more | $— | $98,304 | $115,032 |
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income Distribution
How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared
Income Concentration
41.46%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.66%
of all household income
Top 20%
41.46%
of all household income
Key insights
- The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.66% — meaning the top 20% hold 7.3 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
The Top 5%
$220,210
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
17.24%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
14.2%
of all household income
Key insights
- The top 5% of households earn an average of $220,210 and hold 14.2% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 17.24%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares
Income Distribution
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Households earning $100K or more
32%
of all households, 409 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Bloomingdale
32%
Chatham County
34.6%
Georgia
38.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.
Household income brackets
Household income brackets in Bloomingdale
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Bloomingdale, compared with peer geographies.
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,250 | $71,097 | $77,353 |
| Income bracket | |||
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.4% | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.3% | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 12.9% | 13% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 17.4% | 17.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 9.2% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 9% | 11.9% |
| Cumulative Shares | |||
| Share below $35,000 | 19.7% | 22.7% | 22.2% |
| Share below $75,000 | 60.4% | 52.5% | 48.8% |
| Share above $100,000 | 32% | 34.6% | 38.4% |
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies
Gini Index of Income Inequality
0.36
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Bloomingdale
0.36
Chatham County
0.47
Georgia
0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.
Earnings Gap
$160,730
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Key insights
- The top 20% of households earn an average of $160,730 compared to $21,951 for the bottom 20%. Households in the middle earn $61,191 on average.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Household income distribution
Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Bloomingdale
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest household income in each group ($) | |||
| Bottom 20% | $37,744 | $31,130 | $31,814 |
| Lower 20% | $53,717 | $56,415 | $60,932 |
| Middle 20% | $74,208 | $87,520 | $96,339 |
| Upper 20% | $114,971 | $139,175 | $154,052 |
| Top 5% threshold | $180,288 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Average household income within each group ($) | |||
| Bottom 20% | $21,951 | $15,799 | $16,201 |
| Lower 20% | $44,901 | $43,747 | $46,056 |
| Middle 20% | $61,191 | $71,444 | $77,719 |
| Upper 20% | $98,928 | $111,045 | $121,912 |
| Top 20% | $160,730 | $249,304 | $272,829 |
| Top 5% | $220,210 | $451,702 | $483,449 |
| Share of total income (%) | |||
| Bottom 20% | 5.66% | 3.22% | 3.03% |
| Lower 20% | 11.58% | 8.9% | 8.61% |
| Middle 20% | 15.78% | 14.54% | 14.53% |
| Upper 20% | 25.52% | 22.6% | 22.8% |
| Top 20% | 41.46% | 50.74% | 51.02% |
| Top 5% | 14.2% | 22.98% | 22.6% |
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area
Median Household Income · by race & ethnicity
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households
White
Among the 893 White households (69.9% of all households), the median household income is $70,313.
Black
Among the 244 Black or African American households (19.1% of all households), the median household income is $67,543.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race and ethnicity
Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Bloomingdale
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Chatham County and Georgia.
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Residents | $60,250 | $71,097 | $77,353 |
| White | $70,313 | $86,939 | $88,331 |
| Black or African American | $67,543 | $52,083 | $60,205 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | $— | $66,579 | $62,516 |
| Asian | $— | $75,407 | $110,971 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | $— | $51,362 | $71,551 |
| Some Other Race | $— | $62,914 | $63,265 |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | $— | $62,283 | $76,557 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $— | $73,036 | $71,161 |
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Poverty
Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected
Poverty Rate
9.5%
9.5% of residents, or 285 people, live below the poverty line.
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Working Poor
1.9%
1.9% of full-time, year-round workers, or 25 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies
CHILD POVERTY RATE
14.6%
14.6% of children under 18, or 86 children, live below the poverty line.
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
SENIOR POVERTY RATE
4.2%
4.2% of adults aged 65 and older, or 23 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty Rates
Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall poverty rate | 9.5% | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Poverty by age | |||
| Under 18 years | 14.6% | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 5 years | 5.7% | 22.1% | 19.3% |
| 5 to 17 years | 19.7% | 21.1% | 17.9% |
| 18 to 64 years | 9.4% | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| 18 to 34 years | 14.9% | 17.8% | 14.9% |
| 35 to 64 years | 6.7% | 10.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 years and over | 4.2% | 9.4% | 11.3% |
| Poverty by sex | |||
| Male | 10% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| Female | 9% | 15.9% | 14.5% |
| Poverty by work engagement | |||
| Worked full time, year-round | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Worked part time or part year | 11.6% | 19.2% | 16.3% |
| Did not work | 16.2% | 21.6% | 22.2% |
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types
Poverty by household type
7.1%
of all households are below the poverty level
Key insights
- 5.1% of family households (43 families) live below the poverty line, compared to 11.2% of nonfamily households (48 households).
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Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty among family households
5.1%
of families are below the poverty level
Key insights
- 3.9% of married-couple families (25 families) live below the poverty line, compared to 8.7% of single-parent and other family types (18 families).
- Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by household type
Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Bloomingdale
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS | |||
| All ages | 5.1% | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Householder under 25 years | —% | 14.4% | 24.5% |
| Householder 25 to 44 years | 14.6% | 14.8% | 13.6% |
| Householder 45 to 64 years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Householder 65 years and over | 2.1% | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS | |||
| All ages | 11.2% | 19.6% | 20.1% |
| Householder under 25 years | 10.8% | 48.9% | 37.3% |
| Householder 25 to 44 years | 2.3% | 13.4% | 13% |
| Householder 45 to 64 years | 20.2% | 18.9% | 21% |
| Householder 65 years and over | 12.3% | 18.5% | 21.8% |
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally
Poverty rates by race & ethnicity
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race — Black vs. White
White
13.4% of White residents, or 272 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race and ethnicity
Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Bloomingdale
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Bloomingdale and peer geographies.
| Bloomingdale | Chatham County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Residents | 9.5% | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| White | 13.4% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 0% | 20.4% | 19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0% | 7.4% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 12% | 11.9% | 9.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | —% | 6.1% | 12% |
| Some Other Race | 0% | 16.3% | 19.3% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 1% | 13.9% | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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