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 $90,321 with a poverty rate of 14.21%. The median age in Bellflower is 35.5 years: 34 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellflower was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 26,805 | 34.21% |
| White | 19,616 | 25.04% |
| Two or more races | 11,836 | 15.11% |
| Black or African American | 9,587 | 12.24% |
| Asian | 9,038 | 11.54% |
| Native American | 985 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 485 | 0.62% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,065 | 3.22 | 39 | 61 |
| Married | 10,795 | 3.91 | 52 | 48 |
| Non Family | 6,381 | 1.41 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
| Female | 4,573 | 3.84 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 2,316 | 3.74 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
39.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,503 | 10.39% |
| Associates Degree | 4,489 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,489 | 14.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,907 | 5.49% |
| High School Graduate | 13,502 | 25.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,323 | 11.94% |
| Some College | 12,743 | 24.06% |
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 | 29,256 | 19,864 | 3,705 |
| Other Race | 16,860 | 11,233 | 1,789 |
| White | 8,581 | 7,692 | 1,706 |
| Asian | 6,987 | 6,143 | 3,028 |
| 2+ Races | 6,945 | 4,994 | 1,126 |
| Black | 6,456 | 6,075 | 1,820 |
| Native American | 621 | 441 | 91 |
| Islander | 346 | 232 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,669 | $66,623 | $49,720 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,036 | $79,826 | $73,859 |
| High School Graduate | $37,066 | $40,923 | $30,640 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,761 | $29,732 | $23,721 |
| Overall | $40,312 | $44,688 | $34,918 |
| Some College | $42,630 | $46,855 | $35,632 |
$40,312
Average Earnings
$44,688
Average Male
$34,918
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.7% of Bellflower residents speak only English, while 57.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46,609 | 7,240 | 15.53% |
| Other | 26,521 | 4,659 | 17.57% |
| White | 9,873 | 1,395 | 14.13% |
| Black | 9,513 | 1,293 | 13.59% |
| Multiple | 11,678 | 917 | 7.85% |
| Asian | 8,928 | 914 | 10.24% |
| Native | 976 | 217 | 22.23% |
| Islander | 485 | 15 | 3.09% |
14.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.41%
Male Poverty Rate
15.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellflower is Native, with 22.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellflower is Islander, with 3.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.16% |
| High School | 12.82% |
| Some College | 8.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.5% |
| Male Employed | 6.81% |
| Female Employed | 6.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,445 | $95,559 |
| Households | $75,379 | $90,321 |
| Married Families | $96,770 | $109,461 |
| Non Families | $44,837 | $62,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
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
1,627
Number of Veterans
1,474
Male Veterans
153
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 647 |
| First Gulf War | 372 |
| Second Gulf War | 363 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 443 |
| 65 to 74 | 432 |
| 75+ | 312 |
| 55 to 64 | 271 |
| 18 to 34 | 169 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 766 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic | 453 | 1.34% |
| Black | 350 | 4.75% |
| Other Race | 241 | 1.26% |
| 2+ Races | 199 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
61.43%
Born in Bellflower
70.61%
Native Born
29.39%
Foreign Born
13.72%
Non Citizen
15.68%
Naturalized
70.61% of Bellflower residents were born in the United States, with 61.43% having been born in California. 13.72% 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% |