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Bellwood

Virginia · 7,907 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Bellwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,781. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $225,300. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,907
+32%since 2000
from 5,974 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−1%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Bellwood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,781
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,433 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,356
+39%since 2000
from $16,764 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+21%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,300
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,059
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
56.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+134%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(4,001)
Black20.2%(1,206)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(449)
Asian2.5%(152)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(3,552)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(2,553)
Black28.1%(2,223)
Hispanic / Latino30%(2,373)
Asian2.6%(203)
Other7%(555)
Diversity Score90.1%(7,127)
Diversity Score
90
+52%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 81.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 14.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellwood, Virginia?

Bellwood, Virginia has about 7,907 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellwood, Virginia?

The typical household in Bellwood, Virginia earns about $47,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellwood, Virginia expensive?

In Bellwood, Virginia, the median home is worth about $225,300, and the typical rent is about $1,059 a month.

How educated are people in Bellwood, Virginia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bellwood, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellwood, Virginia?

About 21.0% of people in Bellwood, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellwood, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellwood, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,729 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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