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Bellflower

Missouri · 393 residents · 0.559 sq mi
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Bellflower has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,542. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,600. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
393
−8%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+15%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2182773363954541990201020202024Bellflower
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,542
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,105
+25%since 2000
from $11,257 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
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
$74,600
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+130%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(413)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(368)
Black2.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score10.6%(42)
Diversity Score
11
+201%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% 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
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellflower, Missouri?

Bellflower, Missouri has about 393 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellflower, Missouri?

The typical household in Bellflower, Missouri earns about $33,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellflower, Missouri expensive?

In Bellflower, Missouri, the median home is worth about $74,600, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Bellflower, Missouri?

About 0.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bellflower, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellflower, Missouri?

About 22.8% of people in Bellflower, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellflower, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellflower, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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