Bloomfield is an unincorporated community in Prince William County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. The locality lies in the northeastern portion of the county, approximately 15 mi (24 km) southwest of Washington, D.C., and is situated along Virginia State Route 28 between the cities of Manassas and Fairfax.
Geography
Bloomfield is located within the Atlantic coastal plain and is part of the Washington‑Baltimore‑Arlington metropolitan area. The community's approximate coordinates are 38°45′N latitude and 77°22′W longitude. The surrounding landscape is characterized by a mix of residential subdivisions, commercial corridors, and remnants of historic farmland.
History
The name “Bloomfield” is historically associated with a 19th‑century plantation and farm that occupied the area. Early settlement in the region dates to the colonial period, and the community developed gradually as a rural crossroads. By the late 20th century, suburban expansion from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region led to increased residential development.
Demographics
Specific population figures for Bloomfield as a distinct census‑designated place are not separately reported in the most recent United States Census data; demographic statistics are therefore incorporated within broader Prince William County data.
Education
Public education for residents of Bloomfield is administered by Prince William County Public Schools. The community is served by nearby elementary, middle, and high schools, though the exact school assignments depend on residential address within the county.
Transportation
State Route 28 (the Prince William Parkway) provides primary vehicular access to Bloomfield, connecting the community to Interstate 66 to the north and U.S. Route 1 to the south. Public transit options are limited, with the nearest Washington Metro stations located in neighboring Manassas and Fairfax.
Notable features
- Proximity to historic sites in Prince William County, including the Manassas National Battlefield Park.
- Residential neighborhoods that reflect the post‑World‑War II suburban growth typical of the Washington, D.C., exurban area.
References
- Prince William County, Virginia, official maps and geographic information.
- United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geographic Names Information System.
Note: Detailed census‑specific data for Bloomfield, Virginia, are not separately enumerated; population and demographic information are therefore derived from broader county statistics.
