Bellwood, IL Demographics
A map of Bellwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 12,705 | 67.6% |
Hispanic | 5,034 | 26.8% |
White | 545 | 2.9% |
Multiracial | 300 | 1.6% |
Asian | 119 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 86 | 0.5% |
Bellwood, Illinois had a population of 18,789 in 2020. It was 2.9% White, 67.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, 26.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bellwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Bellwood is the 134th 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).
Bellwood's White Population
545 residents of Bellwood identify as White, or 2.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Bellwood considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Bellwood is ranked #1455 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bellwood is less White than neighboring Stone Park (6.1% White), Melrose Park (17.3% White), Hillside (17% White), Broadview (9.2% White), and Maywood (3.1% White).
Bellwood's Black Population
12,705 residents of Bellwood identify as Black, or 67.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bellwood considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Bellwood is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bellwood is more Black than neighboring Stone Park (2.9% Black), Melrose Park (5.8% Black), Hillside (42.3% Black), and Maywood (60.4% Black). Bellwood is less Black than neighboring Broadview (70.5% Black).
Bellwood's Asian Population
119 residents of Bellwood identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bellwood slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Bellwood is ranked #525 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bellwood is more Asian than neighboring Maywood (0.5% Asian). Bellwood is less Asian than neighboring Stone Park (1% Asian), Melrose Park (1.2% Asian), Hillside (3% Asian), and Broadview (2.1% Asian).
Bellwood's Hispanic Population
5,034 residents of Bellwood identify as Hispanic, or 26.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bellwood slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Bellwood is ranked #81 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bellwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Broadview (15.3% Hispanic). Bellwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Stone Park (89.3% Hispanic), Melrose Park (74.7% Hispanic), Hillside (35.6% Hispanic), and Maywood (34% Hispanic).
Bellwood's Native American/Other Population
86 residents of Bellwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bellwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Bellwood is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bellwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stone Park (0.2% Native American/Other), Melrose Park (0.3% Native American/Other), and Maywood (0.4% Native American/Other). Bellwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillside (0.6% Native American/Other).
Bellwood's Multiracial Population
300 residents of Bellwood identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bellwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Bellwood is ranked #1325 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bellwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Stone Park (0.5% Multiracial), and Melrose Park (0.7% Multiracial). Bellwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Broadview (2.3% Multiracial), and Maywood (1.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.