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Bellflower

Missouri · 325 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 $45,417. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 102 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
−24%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+28%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2182773363954541990201020202024Bellflower
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,417
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,345
+72%since 2000
from $11,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(25)
Diversity Score21.2%(69)
Diversity Score
21
+500%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellflower, Missouri?

Bellflower, Missouri has about 325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellflower, Missouri?

The typical household in Bellflower, Missouri earns about $45,417 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 $63,000, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Bellflower, Missouri?

About 0.5% 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 20.4% 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 99 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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