Bellwood, VA Demographics

A map of Bellwood's Population by Race

Bellwood, Virginia had a population of 7,678 in 2020. It was 35.8% White, 28.3% Black, 2.7% Asian, 28.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.7% 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 672 places in Virginia, Bellwood is the 159th 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

2,750 residents of Bellwood identify as White, or 35.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Bellwood considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bellwood is ranked #599 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bellwood is more White than neighboring Bensley (28% White), Meadowbrook (24.7% White), and Montrose (21.9% White). Bellwood is less White than neighboring Chester (55.6% White), and Richmond (42% White).

Bellwood's Black Population

2,173 residents of Bellwood identify as Black, or 28.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bellwood slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bellwood is ranked #116 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bellwood is more Black than neighboring Bensley (22.7% Black), and Chester (24.1% Black). Bellwood is less Black than neighboring Meadowbrook (39.7% Black), Montrose (68.1% Black), and Richmond (39.9% Black).

Bellwood's Asian Population

206 residents of Bellwood identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bellwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bellwood is ranked #185 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bellwood is more Asian than neighboring Bensley (1.3% Asian), Chester (2.1% Asian), and Montrose (0.9% Asian). Bellwood is less Asian than neighboring Meadowbrook (3.7% Asian).

Bellwood's Hispanic Population

2,189 residents of Bellwood identify as Hispanic, or 28.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bellwood larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bellwood is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bellwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowbrook (27.4% Hispanic), Chester (13% Hispanic), Montrose (4.7% Hispanic), and Richmond (10.5% Hispanic). Bellwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bensley (44.6% Hispanic).

Bellwood's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Bellwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bellwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bellwood is ranked #127 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bellwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond (0.8% Native American/Other). Bellwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowbrook (1.1% Native American/Other), and Montrose (1.1% Native American/Other).

Bellwood's Multiracial Population

285 residents of Bellwood identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bellwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bellwood is ranked #383 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bellwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Bensley (2.4% Multiracial), Meadowbrook (3.5% Multiracial), and Montrose (3.2% Multiracial). Bellwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Chester (4.2% Multiracial), and Richmond (4% Multiracial).

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