In 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Bloomington was estimated at 84,067; in 1850, the total population for all of Monroe County was only 11,357. Of that number 27, less than 1%, were people of color. According to the population census, of that number here were 23 blacks and 4
MONROE COUNTY PEOPLE OF COLOR: 1850
In 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Bloomington was estimated at 84,067; in 1850, the total population for all of Monroe County was only 11,357. Of that number 27, less than 1%, were people of color. According to the population census, of that number here were 23 blacks and 4
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