Bloomington lies 10 miles south of downtown Minneapolis and is located in Hennepin County. The city spans 99.4 square kilometers and as of 2020, the population was 89,987. Two freeways, Interstates 35W and 494, service Bloomington. Bloomington provides over 100,000 jobs and hosts 8,000 hotel rooms. Its most famous attraction is the Mall of America, the nation’s largest shopping center.
In 1858, Bloomington’s first organizational meeting occurred when Minnesota achieved statehood. Significant growth began 100 years later. The city formed as a post-World War II housing boom suburb, connected to Minneapolis’ street grid. The 1950s saw considerable expansion and a shift from its small-town atmosphere.
Bloomington lies 10 miles south of Minneapolis and as of 2020, the population was 89,987. The city spans 99.4 square kilometers and provides over 100,000 jobs. Two freeways, Interstates 35W and 494, service Bloomington. The Mall of America stands as the nation’s largest shopping center.