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Bellflower

Illinois · 357 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Bellflower has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
−13%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
960 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2793273744214691990201020202024Bellflower
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,918
+35%since 2000
from $16,200 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(355)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellflower, Illinois?

Bellflower, Illinois has about 357 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellflower, Illinois?

The typical household in Bellflower, Illinois earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellflower, Illinois expensive?

In Bellflower, Illinois, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Bellflower, Illinois?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bellflower, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellflower, Illinois?

About 7.4% of people in Bellflower, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellflower, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellflower, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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