Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bellflower, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

328

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%296

Other

6.7%22

Two or More

3%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.7%19

High School Diploma

28.8%63

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%9

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%32

Associate's Degree

20.5%45

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%32

Master's Degree

2.7%6

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

17.4%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$122,000

Median Renti

$869

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.7%110

Renter-Occupied

11.3%14

Total Units

135

Homeownership

88.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%7

$50K–$100K

23.6%26

$100K–$150K

28.2%31

$150K–$200K

24.5%27

$200K–$300K

16.4%18

$500K–$1M

0.9%1

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

1990–1999

7.4%10

1980–1989

7.4%10

1970–1979

18.5%25

1960–1969

8.9%12

1950–1959

17.8%24

1940–1949

1.5%2

1939 or earlier

38.5%52

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.6%90

Electricity

21%26

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%3

Other

1.6%2

No Fuel

1.6%2

Wood

0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,500

Mean Household Incomei

$92,262

Per Capita Incomei

$37,719

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

181

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%6

$10K–$15K

3.2%4

$15K–$20K

2.4%3

$25K–$30K

2.4%3

$30K–$35K

4%5

$35K–$40K

5.6%7

$40K–$45K

1.6%2

$45K–$50K

4.8%6

$50K–$60K

4.8%6

$60K–$75K

10.5%13

$75K–$100K

21%26

$100K–$125K

9.7%12

$125K–$150K

12.1%15

$150K–$200K

3.2%4

$200K+

9.7%12

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

172

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

177

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

21(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured