Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington has moved into the next stage of its 2026 Community Survey, opening the process to the wider public after completing the statistically valid sample needed for reliable citywide analysis.
What began as a targeted effort to gather feedback from a randomized and representative group of households is now expanding into a broader invitation, giving residents across the city a chance to weigh in before the survey closes on May 15, 2026.
That first phase was designed with one goal in mind: to build a scientific sample that could offer dependable insight into how residents view City services, community priorities, and overall quality of life.
With that benchmark now reached, officials are shifting from measurement to inclusion, welcoming broader participation from anyone who lives in Bloomington and wants to share their perspective.
The survey is being conducted in partnership with aQity Research & Insights Inc., an independent research firm working with the City to collect and analyze the feedback.
City officials said all responses will remain confidential, and findings will be released only in aggregate form. That structure is intended to give residents confidence that their individual answers will stay private while still contributing to a larger picture of life in Bloomington.
Residents who want to take part in the open survey can do so online at arisurvey.com/s3/Bloom26. Although responses submitted during this open participation phase will not become part of the scientific sample, the City says they still carry weight.
Those additional voices can provide useful context, highlight lived experiences, and help officials better understand the concerns and priorities shaping the community beyond the randomized data set.
In that sense, the survey’s second phase is less about statistics and more about texture. It offers a chance for more residents to be heard, adding depth to the numbers already collected.
The final results, city officials said, will be compiled into a public report after data collection ends, offering a broader snapshot of what residents think about Bloomington today and what they want to see ahead.
The City is encouraging residents to participate while the survey remains open, saying community input will help inform future decisions and deepen understanding of local needs. Additional information is available by contacting [email protected].
