Bloomingdale, Georgia

Bloomingdale is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 2,713.[5] It is part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Bloomingdale, Georgia
City
Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°7′27″N 81°18′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyChatham
Area
 • Total14.04 sq mi (36.38 km2)
 • Land13.77 sq mi (35.67 km2)
 • Water0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,713
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
2,686
 • Density195.01/sq mi (75.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
ZIP code
31302
Area code(s)912
FIPS code13-08844[3]
GNIS feature ID0331192[4]
Websitewww.bloomingdale-ga.com

Geography

Bloomingdale is located along the northwestern border of Chatham County at 32°7′27″N 81°18′26″W (32.124122, -81.307211).[6] It is bordered to the northeast by Port Wentworth, to the east by Pooler, to the south by a western portion of Savannah, and to the northwest by Effingham County. U.S. Route 80 runs east–west through the center of Bloomingdale, and Interstate 16 runs parallel to it through the southern part of the city, with access from Exit 152. Both highways lead east 13 miles (21 km) to downtown Savannah.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bloomingdale has a total area of 14.0 square miles (36.3 km2), of which 12.8 square miles (33.1 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2), or 8.90%, is water.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19801,855—
19902,27122.4%
20002,66517.3%
20102,7131.8%
2019 (est.)2,686[2]−1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,713 people, 1,001 households, and 752 families residing in the city. The population density was 193.6 people per square mile (74.7/km2). There were 1,141 housing units at an average density of 81.4 per square mile (31.43/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.0% White, 8.0% African American, 1.5% Asian, 1.0% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 1,141 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,510, and the median income for a family was $55,950. Males had a median income of $37,404 versus $22,409 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,030. About 3.8% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 21.2% of those age 65 or over.[8]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bloomingdale city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. "U.S. Census website". census.gov. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
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