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 $59,479 with a poverty rate of 19.05%. The median age in Bellwood is 32.8 years: 31.5 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,271 | 42.03% |
| Black or African American | 2,850 | 36.62% |
| Two or more races | 858 | 11.02% |
| Other race | 659 | 8.47% |
| Asian | 118 | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,019 | 2.58 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Non Family | 1,178 | 1.15 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Married | 1,079 | 3.5 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 680 | 3.52 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Male | 82 | 3.13 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
44.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 754 | 14.76% |
| Associates Degree | 397 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 376 | 7.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 320 | 6.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,712 | 33.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 492 | 9.63% |
| Some College | 1,058 | 20.71% |
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 | 1,983 | 1,548 | 279 |
| Black | 1,955 | 1,761 | 358 |
| Hispanic | 974 | 390 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 436 | 238 | 8 |
| Other Race | 327 | 96 | 0 |
| Asian | 50 | 34 | 7 |
| Islander | 18 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 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 18.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,433 | $49,554 | $37,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $90,708 |
| High School Graduate | $42,019 | $43,750 | $38,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,837 | $28,036 | $16,500 |
| Overall | $36,721 | $36,875 | $36,622 |
| Some College | $37,970 | $34,800 | $38,532 |
$36,721
Average Earnings
$36,875
Average Male
$36,622
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.2% of Bellwood residents speak only English, while 24.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,804 | 555 | 30.76% |
| White | 2,572 | 504 | 19.6% |
| Other | 657 | 322 | 49.01% |
| Black | 2,850 | 306 | 10.74% |
| Multiple | 858 | 135 | 15.73% |
| Asian | 118 | 81 | 68.64% |
19.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.93%
Male Poverty Rate
20.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellwood is Asian, with 68.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellwood is Black, with 10.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.19% |
| High School | 21.73% |
| Some College | 8.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.7% |
| Female Employed | 9.44% |
| Male Employed | 8.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,960 | $68,435 |
| Households | $50,231 | $59,479 |
| Married Families | $71,633 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,266 | $41,369 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
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
382
Number of Veterans
313
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| First Gulf War | 109 |
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
| 75+ | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 261 | 10.42% |
| Black | 88 | 3.59% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 5.68% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 6.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
62.78%
Born in Bellwood
85.87%
Native Born
14.13%
Foreign Born
11.09%
Non Citizen
3.05%
Naturalized
85.87% of Bellwood residents were born in the United States, with 62.78% having been born in Virginia. 11.09% 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% |