Bellflower, CA Demographics

A map of Bellflower's Population by Race

Bellflower, California had a population of 79,190 in 2020. It was 13.7% White, 12.8% Black, 12.4% Asian, 57.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bellflower, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Bellflower is the 115th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Bellflower's White Population

10,815 residents of Bellflower identify as White, or 13.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Bellflower considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bellflower is ranked #1382 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bellflower is more White than neighboring Paramount (4.2% White), Norwalk (8.7% White), and Downey (12.6% White). Bellflower is less White than neighboring Lakewood (31.4% White), and Artesia (15.9% White).

Bellflower's Black Population

10,131 residents of Bellflower identify as Black, or 12.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bellflower slightly larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bellflower is ranked #46 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bellflower is more Black than neighboring Paramount (9.2% Black), Lakewood (7.9% Black), Norwalk (3.7% Black), Downey (3.4% Black), and Artesia (3.8% Black).

Bellflower's Asian Population

9,855 residents of Bellflower identify as Asian, or 12.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bellflower roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bellflower is ranked #241 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bellflower is more Asian than neighboring Paramount (3.2% Asian), and Downey (6.4% Asian). Bellflower is less Asian than neighboring Lakewood (18.3% Asian), Norwalk (13.3% Asian), and Artesia (41.8% Asian).

Bellflower's Hispanic Population

45,250 residents of Bellflower identify as Hispanic, or 57.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bellflower larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bellflower is ranked #340 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bellflower is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood (35.7% Hispanic), and Artesia (35.5% Hispanic). Bellflower is less Hispanic than neighboring Paramount (81.2% Hispanic), Norwalk (71.6% Hispanic), and Downey (75.1% Hispanic).

Bellflower's Native American/Other Population

1,090 residents of Bellflower identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bellflower roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bellflower is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bellflower is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paramount (1% Native American/Other), Norwalk (1.1% Native American/Other), Downey (1% Native American/Other), and Artesia (0.9% Native American/Other). Bellflower is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood (1.6% Native American/Other).

Bellflower's Multiracial Population

2,049 residents of Bellflower identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bellflower roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Bellflower is ranked #1233 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bellflower is more Multiracial than neighboring Paramount (1.2% Multiracial), Norwalk (1.6% Multiracial), Downey (1.5% Multiracial), and Artesia (2% Multiracial). Bellflower is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakewood (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.