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 $90,217 with a poverty rate of 11.39%. The median age in Bellwood is 38.3 years: 34.3 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,059 | 71.08% |
| Other race | 2,370 | 12.9% |
| White | 1,408 | 7.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,310 | 7.13% |
| Asian | 226 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 6,103 | 2.99 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Married | 2,304 | 3.81 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 1,761 | 3.55 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Non Family | 1,651 | 1.11 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Male | 387 | 3.63 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
79.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,072 | 8.4% |
| Associates Degree | 1,375 | 10.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,529 | 11.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 477 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 4,139 | 32.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 728 | 5.71% |
| Some College | 3,435 | 26.93% |
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 | 9,353 | 8,521 | 1,534 |
| Hispanic | 2,530 | 1,661 | 225 |
| Other Race | 1,563 | 1,009 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 760 | 599 | 233 |
| White | 520 | 491 | 85 |
| Asian | 168 | 114 | 70 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,375 | $34,926 | $47,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,935 | $87,941 | $60,968 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $44,180 | $43,521 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,514 | $41,107 | $22,401 |
| Overall | $42,332 | $47,364 | $39,045 |
| Some College | $40,776 | $62,062 | $35,340 |
$42,332
Average Earnings
$47,364
Average Male
$39,045
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.03% of Bellwood residents speak only English, while 21.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,977 | 1,321 | 10.18% |
| Hispanic | 4,276 | 687 | 16.07% |
| Multiple | 1,310 | 324 | 24.73% |
| Other | 2,370 | 293 | 12.36% |
| Asian | 216 | 67 | 31.02% |
| White | 621 | 52 | 8.37% |
11.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.33%
Male Poverty Rate
10.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellwood is Asian, with 31.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellwood is White, with 8.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.52% |
| Some College | 8.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.85% |
| Male Employed | 4.33% |
| Female Employed | 3.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,893 | $100,747 |
| Households | $76,990 | $90,217 |
| Married Families | $93,828 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,276 | $54,008 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
32.6%
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
719
Number of Veterans
683
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 241 |
| Vietnam | 215 |
| First Gulf War | 164 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 219 |
| 75+ | 158 |
| 18 to 34 | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 627 | 6.08% |
| White | 43 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1.08% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 3.21% |
| Other Race | 22 | 1.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
73.43%
Born in Bellwood
89.75%
Native Born
10.25%
Foreign Born
4.63%
Non Citizen
5.62%
Naturalized
89.75% of Bellwood residents were born in the United States, with 73.43% 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% |