Bellwood is a CDP located in Chesterfield County Virginia. Bellwood has a 2024 population of 8,022. Bellwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,808 in 2020.
The average household income in Bellwood is $60,523 with a poverty rate of 17.94%. The median age in Bellwood is 33 years: 32.4 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,173 | 37.38% |
| Black or African American | 2,946 | 34.7% |
| Other race | 1,324 | 15.6% |
| Two or more races | 898 | 10.58% |
| Asian | 111 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,188 | 2.66 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 1,162 | 1.06 | 28.1 | 71.9 |
| Married | 1,134 | 3.71 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Female | 773 | 3.41 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Male | 119 | 3.45 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
44.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 878 | 16.13% |
| Associates Degree | 476 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 477 | 8.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 314 | 5.77% |
| High School Graduate | 1,687 | 31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 444 | 8.16% |
| Some College | 1,166 | 21.43% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,117 | 1,750 | 396 |
| Black | 1,926 | 1,749 | 364 |
| Hispanic | 1,201 | 435 | 31 |
| Other Race | 622 | 142 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 462 | 268 | 0 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Islander | 25 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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 black people with a rate of 18.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,281 | $57,724 | $36,656 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,000 | $54,167 | $40,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,112 | $37,993 | $18,208 |
| Overall | $40,117 | $41,193 | $37,500 |
| Some College | $41,019 | $41,250 | $41,005 |
$40,117
Average Earnings
$41,193
Average Male
$37,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.81% of Bellwood residents speak only English, while 29.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,372 | 641 | 27.02% |
| Other | 1,309 | 474 | 36.21% |
| White | 2,618 | 421 | 16.08% |
| Black | 2,946 | 325 | 11.03% |
| Multiple | 898 | 143 | 15.92% |
| Asian | 111 | 93 | 83.78% |
17.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.32%
Male Poverty Rate
19.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellwood is Asian, with 83.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellwood is Black, with 11.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.54% |
| High School | 17.07% |
| Some College | 12.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.07% |
| Female Employed | 11.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.44% |
| Male Employed | 8.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,038 | $68,550 |
| Households | $50,172 | $60,523 |
| Married Families | $74,730 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,376 | $40,403 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
445
Number of Veterans
365
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 179 |
| First Gulf War | 148 |
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 176 |
| 55 to 64 | 129 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 75+ | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 290 | 12.18% |
| Black | 121 | 4.94% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 4.74% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 6.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
62.14%
Born in Bellwood
85.82%
Native Born
14.18%
Foreign Born
11.04%
Non Citizen
3.15%
Naturalized
85.82% of Bellwood residents were born in the United States, with 62.14% having been born in Virginia. 11.04% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,022 | 120 | 1.52% |
| 2023 | 7,902 | 119 | 1.53% |
| 2022 | 7,783 | -355 | -4.36% |
| 2021 | 8,138 | 330 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 7,808 | 1,085 | 16.14% |
| 2019 | 6,723 | 566 | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 6,157 | -347 | -5.34% |
| 2017 | 6,504 | 422 | 6.94% |
| 2016 | 6,082 | 310 | 5.37% |
| 2015 | 5,772 | -117 | -1.99% |
| 2014 | 5,889 | 135 | 2.35% |
| 2013 | 5,754 | 233 | 4.22% |
| 2012 | 5,521 | 513 | 10.24% |
| 2011 | 5,008 | -1,344 | -21.16% |
| 2010 | 6,352 | 0 | 0% |