Bellwood, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bellwood, Illinois Summary
Life in Bellwood research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bellwood over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bellwood:
The population in Bellwood is 18,373.
The median home value in Bellwood is $241,230.
The median income in Bellwood is $76,990.
The cost of living in Bellwood is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Bellwood is $1,221.
The unemployment rate in Bellwood is 7.7%.
The poverty rate in Bellwood is 11.4%.
The average high in Bellwood is 59.5° and the average low is 41.5°.
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Bellwood, IL Crime Report
Crime in Bellwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bellwood. Key points include:
There were 265 total crimes in Bellwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bellwood is 1,503.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bellwood is 306.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bellwood is 1,197.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bellwood is -29.04% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bellwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bellwood / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 265 | 1,503.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 54 | 306.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 11.3 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 18 | 102.1 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 170.2 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 211 | 1,197.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 50 | 283.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 112 | 635.5 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 49 | 278.0 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Bellwood, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Bellwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bellwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bellwood is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bellwood is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bellwood is $241,230.
The median income in Bellwood is $76,990.
Bellwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bellwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bellwood | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
Bellwood, IL Weather
The average high in Bellwood is 59.5° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.4 inches of precipitation each year with 34.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bellwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.6 |
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Days of Rain
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Bellwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bellwood
The current population in Bellwood is 18,373. The population has decreased -3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18,373 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 18,611 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 18,778 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 18,799 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 18,996 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 19,112 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 19,165 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 19,146 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 19,190 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 19,149 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 19,110 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 19,105 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 19,096 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 19,114 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bellwood
Bellwood is:
3.5% White with 649 White residents.
69.9% African American with 12,837 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 226 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 26 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 359 Two Or More residents.
23.3% Hispanic with 4,276 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bellwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3.5% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 69.9% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 23.3% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Bellwood
Bellwood is 54.5% female with 10,012 female residents.
Bellwood is 45.5% male with 8,360 male residents.
| Gender | Bellwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bellwood for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in Bellwood completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Bellwood completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Bellwood completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Bellwood completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Bellwood completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Bellwood completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Bellwood completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bellwood completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bellwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bellwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bellwood, Illinois
4.0% of households in Bellwood earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Bellwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.7% of households in Bellwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Bellwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.7% of households in Bellwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Bellwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Bellwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.0% of households in Bellwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Bellwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Bellwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bellwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.0% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
