Bellflower is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Bellflower has a 2024 population of 73,841. Bellflower is currently declining at a rate of -1.71% annually and its population has decreased by -6.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 78,965 in 2020.
The average household income in Bellflower is $93,520 with a poverty rate of 13.18%. The median age in Bellflower is 35.9 years: 34.8 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellflower was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 26,538 | 34.29% |
| White | 17,730 | 22.91% |
| Two or more races | 13,719 | 17.73% |
| Asian | 9,274 | 11.98% |
| Black or African American | 8,933 | 11.54% |
| Native American | 1,006 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 196 | 0.25% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,669 | 3.23 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Married | 10,566 | 3.9 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Non Family | 6,018 | 1.41 | 25.3 | 74.7 |
| Female | 4,889 | 3.84 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Male | 2,196 | 3.63 | 26.2 | 73.8 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
38.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,137 | 9.77% |
| Associates Degree | 4,390 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,630 | 14.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,912 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 13,961 | 26.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,250 | 11.89% |
| Some College | 12,279 | 23.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,434 | 20,345 | 3,829 |
| Other Race | 16,928 | 11,761 | 1,895 |
| White | 8,272 | 7,484 | 1,764 |
| 2+ Races | 8,079 | 5,908 | 1,267 |
| Asian | 7,348 | 6,378 | 2,954 |
| Black | 5,959 | 5,612 | 1,803 |
| Native American | 637 | 478 | 140 |
| Islander | 161 | 152 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 94.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,328 | $65,603 | $58,881 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,514 | $80,822 | $82,891 |
| High School Graduate | $39,497 | $41,539 | $33,793 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,262 | $31,402 | $25,987 |
| Overall | $41,814 | $45,003 | $37,210 |
| Some College | $44,307 | $47,839 | $37,020 |
$41,814
Average Earnings
$45,003
Average Male
$37,210
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.87% of Bellflower residents speak only English, while 58.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46,564 | 6,422 | 13.79% |
| Other | 26,200 | 3,936 | 15.02% |
| White | 9,559 | 1,310 | 13.7% |
| Black | 8,866 | 1,132 | 12.77% |
| Asian | 9,183 | 1,075 | 11.71% |
| Multiple | 13,567 | 953 | 7.02% |
| Native | 998 | 227 | 22.75% |
| Islander | 196 | 14 | 7.14% |
13.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.23%
Male Poverty Rate
14.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellflower is Native, with 22.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellflower is Multiple, with 7.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.18% |
| High School | 11.87% |
| Some College | 8.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.5% |
| Male Employed | 5.77% |
| Female Employed | 5.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,203 | $99,478 |
| Households | $77,602 | $93,520 |
| Married Families | $97,319 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,763 | $57,743 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,466
Number of Veterans
1,381
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 507 |
| Second Gulf War | 396 |
| First Gulf War | 282 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 343 |
| 35 to 54 | 334 |
| 65 to 74 | 332 |
| 55 to 64 | 277 |
| 18 to 34 | 180 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 633 | 4.27% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 1.16% |
| Black | 295 | 4.33% |
| 2+ Races | 247 | 2.56% |
| Other Race | 214 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.89%
Born in Bellflower
68.9%
Native Born
31.1%
Foreign Born
14.52%
Non Citizen
16.58%
Naturalized
68.9% of Bellflower residents were born in the United States, with 59.89% having been born in California. 14.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 67,436 | -1,281 | -1.86% |
| 2028 | 68,717 | -1,281 | -1.83% |
| 2027 | 69,998 | -1,281 | -1.8% |
| 2026 | 71,279 | -1,281 | -1.77% |
| 2025 | 72,560 | -1,281 | -1.73% |
| 2024 | 73,841 | -1,281 | -1.71% |
| 2023 | 75,122 | -925 | -1.22% |
| 2022 | 76,047 | -1,303 | -1.68% |
| 2021 | 77,350 | -1,615 | -2.05% |
| 2020 | 78,965 | 3,175 | 4.19% |
| 2019 | 75,790 | -649 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 76,439 | -474 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 76,913 | -371 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 77,284 | -259 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 77,543 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 77,519 | 119 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 77,400 | 218 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 77,182 | 275 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 76,907 | 291 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 76,616 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 72,878 | 11,063 | 17.9% |
| 1990 | 61,815 | 8,374 | 15.67% |
| 1980 | 53,441 | 1,107 | 2.12% |
| 1970 | 52,334 | 6,425 | 14% |
| 1960 | 45,909 | 34,509 | 302.71% |
| 1940 | 11,400 | -56,036 | -83.1% |