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Bellflower

Illinois · 346 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Bellflower has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
−15%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
930 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2793273744214691990201020202024Bellflower
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,844
+78%since 2000
from $16,200 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score2.7%(9)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellflower, Illinois?

Bellflower, Illinois has about 346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellflower, Illinois?

The typical household in Bellflower, Illinois earns about $57,083 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Bellflower, Illinois?

About 15.1% 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 11.9% 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 66 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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