Bellwood, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,373
Population
7,655/sq mi density
$76,990
Median Income
$31,283 per capita
$219,600
Home Value
$261,026 Zillow
$1,221
Median Rent
39.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
306
Violent Crime/100K
1,209 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$76,990 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,221/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
18,373
Census 2023
Population Density
7,655
per square mile
Land Area
2.4
square miles (6.2 km²)
Median Age
38.3 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 71.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 23.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
7.7%
Black
71.1%
Hispanic
23.3%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 20.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
78%
Spanish
20.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
10.2%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.1%
22% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.8%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.2%
16% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 18,373 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,655 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.5% |
| Female | 54.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 78.0% |
| Spanish | 20.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 10.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 10.1% |
| Health Insurance | 92.8% |
| Uninsured | 7.2% |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |