updated 4/2/24
City Web Site - Currently unincorporated, many of the town's political activists are pushing for Bloomington to attain cityhood, while the nearby cities of Rialto to the north, Fontana to the west; and Colton to the east; located in the center of 4 Interstates, 10, 210, 215 and 15.
Demographics: Est. population 22,103 [2022]. 45% Hispanic; 14% white; 35% other; 1% black <1 Asian & American Indian; median age 33; M:F 51:48%;; 68% own; 32% rent; 42% <high school; 24% high school grad; 18% some college; 14% college degrees; 66% speak Spanish; 34% English; $52K average household income; 45% married; 38% never married; 6% widowed; 7% divorced; 3% separated; 589 veterans [25% Vietnam; 20% Korea; 7% WWII; 34% 1st Gulf War; 15% 2nd Gulf War]
Originally developed as part of the land holdings of the Semi-Tropic Land and Water Company, which was formed in 1887. In 1907, the Riverside Portland Cement Company built a large plant near the Crestmore Quarries (South Bloomington), and to provide transportation for employees built a standard gauge railroad to Riverside. On May 20, 1911, the line was opened to Bloomington. The original community, known as Crestmore, is generally located between Locust Avenue and Larch Avenue, south of Jurupa Avenue, extending to the Riverside County line. The Pacific Electric Crestmore Line (Riverside–Rialto) provided local service for many years.
The Semi-Tropic Land and Water Company (now known as West Valley Water District) laid out the town sites of Bloomington, Rialto, Fontana, and Sansevaine. The town site for Bloomington, after being surveyed in April 1888, was bounded on the north by Valley Boulevard, on the south by Slover Avenue, on the east by Larch Avenue, and on the west by Linden Avenue.
Presently, part of the community is still rural, and many residents continue to keep and raise animals. The cities of Rialto and Colton are both trying to annex much of the land now within Bloomington.
“Crossroads of opportunity.”"
Location of Bloomington in SBC
Specific Prayer Points
Governed by: SBC & Municipal council; under 5th District of SBC County Board
Schools/District: Colton Joint Unified School district; Bloomington High; Walter Zimmerman elementary; Smith Tech Academy; Slover Mountain High; Ruth O Harris Middle; Ruth Grimes elementary; Mary B Lewis elementary; Joe Baca Middle; Crestmore Elementary
Crime issues: [2022] A crime occurs every 7 hours 18 minutes (on average) in Bloomington; overall crime is C+; violent crime is B+; property crime is C+ and other crime is C; top crime issues are drug crimes 13%; vandalism 8%; vehicle theft 6.5%.
Poverty rate: 18.3% [>3.3% than CA avg 15%] M 16%; F 20%; 18-59 yrs 16%; 60-74 yrs 17%
Spiritual needs: Churches unite & experience revival; great harvest of souls with laborers for the harvest; more Spanish speaking churches; creative combined efforts to reach those who are poor, have addictions and need jobs; intercessors to arise and claim this city for Christ; weekly Bible studies for accountability and spiritual growth; Bible teachers arise to explain the Word in practical ways; a place where people can be authentic, pray for one another and have genuine fellowship that empowers them to keep their faith, children feel emboldened to share their faith; an awakening to those who are "sitting", a holy reverential fear of God to sweep the believers that transforms their lives and brings reformation to the city
Churches [not exhaustive]