Bellwood is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Bellwood has a 2024 population of 17,614. Bellwood is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -5.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,716 in 2020.
The average household income in Bellwood is $84,647 with a poverty rate of 11.61%. The median age in Bellwood is 36.5 years: 33.2 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,374 | 71.86% |
| Other race | 2,263 | 12.16% |
| White | 1,475 | 7.93% |
| Two or more races | 1,305 | 7.01% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,111 | 3.03 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 2,371 | 3.82 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 1,721 | 3.77 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Non Family | 1,712 | 1.09 | 72 | 28 |
| Male | 307 | 3.62 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 959 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,360 | 10.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,620 | 12.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 457 | 3.55% |
| High School Graduate | 4,455 | 34.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 740 | 5.75% |
| Some College | 3,279 | 25.48% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,540 | 8,737 | 1,563 |
| Hispanic | 2,473 | 1,623 | 241 |
| Other Race | 1,441 | 913 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 771 | 633 | 266 |
| White | 542 | 505 | 106 |
| Asian | 150 | 115 | 45 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,917 | $49,306 | $44,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,648 | $82,672 | $65,739 |
| High School Graduate | $42,121 | $40,265 | $43,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,637 | $40,820 | $25,255 |
| Overall | $42,705 | $46,164 | $37,660 |
| Some College | $42,592 | $59,684 | $33,727 |
$42,705
Average Earnings
$46,164
Average Male
$37,660
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.5% of Bellwood residents speak only English, while 20.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,277 | 1,324 | 9.97% |
| Hispanic | 4,288 | 743 | 17.33% |
| Multiple | 1,304 | 323 | 24.77% |
| Other | 2,263 | 292 | 12.9% |
| White | 629 | 93 | 14.79% |
| Native | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Asian | 174 | 14 | 8.05% |
11.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.88%
Male Poverty Rate
11.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellwood is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellwood is Asian, with 8.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.02% |
| Some College | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.62% |
| Male Employed | 4.39% |
| Female Employed | 3.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,378 | $96,353 |
| Households | $72,228 | $84,647 |
| Married Families | $88,237 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $50,875 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
823
Number of Veterans
761
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 322 |
| First Gulf War | 215 |
| Vietnam | 199 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 267 |
| 18 to 34 | 186 |
| 65 to 74 | 166 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 75+ | 100 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 721 | 6.84% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 2.03% |
| White | 48 | 4.61% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 3.01% |
| Native American | 15 | 100% |
| Asian | 9 | 5.59% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
74.07%
Born in Bellwood
90.54%
Native Born
9.46%
Foreign Born
4.63%
Non Citizen
4.84%
Naturalized
90.54% of Bellwood residents were born in the United States, with 74.07% having been born in Illinois. 4.63% 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 | 16,238 | -275 | -1.67% |
| 2028 | 16,513 | -275 | -1.64% |
| 2027 | 16,788 | -276 | -1.62% |
| 2026 | 17,064 | -275 | -1.59% |
| 2025 | 17,339 | -275 | -1.56% |
| 2024 | 17,614 | -276 | -1.54% |
| 2023 | 17,890 | -152 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 18,042 | -318 | -1.73% |
| 2021 | 18,360 | -356 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 18,716 | 62 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 18,654 | -161 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 18,815 | -170 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 18,985 | -180 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 19,165 | -132 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 19,297 | 140 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 19,157 | -23 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 19,180 | 18 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 19,162 | 44 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 19,118 | 52 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 19,066 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,535 | 294 | 1.45% |
| 1990 | 20,241 | 430 | 2.17% |
| 1980 | 19,811 | -2,285 | -10.34% |
| 1970 | 22,096 | 1,367 | 6.59% |
| 1960 | 20,729 | 11,983 | 137.01% |
| 1950 | 8,746 | 3,526 | 67.55% |
| 1940 | 5,220 | 229 | 4.59% |
| 1930 | 4,991 | -11,247 | -69.26% |