State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
12,337.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.62%
Growth Since 2010
-1.47%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Bellflower, California Population 2021
75,493
Bellflower is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 75,493, it is the 116th largest city in California and the 480th largest city in the United States . Bellflower is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 76,616 in 2010. Bellflower reached it's highest population of 77,794 in 2015. Spanning over 6 miles, Bellflower has a population density of 12,337 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bellflower is $76,903 with a poverty rate of 12.84%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,368 per month, and the median house value is $458,600. The median age in Bellflower is 34.6 years, 33.8 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Bellflower Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellflower was:
- Other race: 37.87%
- White: 31.64%
- Black or African American: 13.33%
- Asian: 12.24%
- Two or more races: 3.97%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.55%
- Native American: 0.39%
The current population of Bellflower, California is 75,493 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 76,906.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 76,616.
Bellflower, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Some Other Race | 29,235 | 37.87% |
| White | 24,423 | 31.64% |
| Black or African American | 10,289 | 13.33% |
| Asian | 9,449 | 12.24% |
| Two or More Races | 3,067 | 3.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 428 | 0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 304 | 0.39% |
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Bellflower Population by Race
Bellflower Population Pyramid $2021
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Bellflower Population by Age
Bellflower Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,240 | 3.29 | 39.3 |
| Married | 10,826 | 4.03 | 50.1 |
| Non Family | 5,898 | 1.31 | 29.7 |
| Female | 4,569 | 3.79 | 28.5 |
| Male | 1,947 | 4 | 33.4 |
3.82
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
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Bellflower Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,828 | 11.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,743 | 11.62% |
| High School Graduate | 12,368 | 25.03% |
| Some College | 12,150 | 24.59% |
| Associates Degree | 4,190 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,696 | 13.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,440 | 4.94% |
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Bellflower Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bellflower Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25,223 | 16,433 | 2,287 |
| Other Race | 16,912 | 10,576 | 1,182 |
| White | 9,592 | 8,423 | 1,832 |
| Asian | 7,025 | 6,200 | 3,400 |
| Black | 6,655 | 5,993 | 1,434 |
| 2+ Races | 1,272 | 1,099 | 190 |
| Native American | 248 | 203 | 50 |
| Islander | 227 | 154 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.40%.
Bellflower Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,527
Average Earnings
$40,163
Average Male
$31,676
Average Female
Bellflower Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bellflower Language by Age
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Bellflower Language
42.97% of Bellflower residents speak only English, while 57.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.50% of the population.
Bellflower Language
Bellflower Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42,968 | 5,835 | 13.58% |
| Other | 29,136 | 4,489 | 15.41% |
| White | 12,114 | 1,839 | 15.18% |
| Black | 10,229 | 1,432 | 14.00% |
| Asian | 9,368 | 665 | 7.10% |
| Multiple | 3,041 | 277 | 9.11% |
| Islander | 428 | 31 | 7.24% |
| Native | 304 | 21 | 6.91% |
12.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.73%
Male Poverty Rate
13.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bellflower
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellflower is Other, with 15.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellflower is Native, with 6.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.63%.
Bellflower Poverty
Bellflower Poverty Rate by Education
Bellflower Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Bellflower Married by Age and Sex
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Bellflower Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bellflower Marital Status by Race
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Bellflower Marital Status
Bellflower Veterans by War
Bellflower Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,048 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic | 525 | 1.71% |
| Other Race | 255 | 1.23% |
| Black | 219 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 168 | 2.15% |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 5.91% |
| Native American | 23 | 8.33% |
Bellflower Veterans by Race
Bellflower Veterans by Education
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10.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bellflower Veterans by Education
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64.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Bellflower Employment by Age
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Bellflower Employment by Race
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Bellflower Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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68.39%
Native Born
31.61%
Foreign Born
15.07%
Non Citizen
16.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
68.39% of Bellflower residents were born in the United States, with 58.72% having been born in California. 15.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bellflower Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75,493 | -471 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 75,964 | -471 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 76,435 | -471 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 76,906 | -420 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 77,326 | -255 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 77,581 | -213 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 77,794 | 262 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 77,532 | 128 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 77,404 | 202 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 77,202 | 263 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 76,939 | 315 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 76,624 | 3,746 | 0.50% |
| 2000 | 72,878 | 11,063 | 1.66% |
| 1990 | 61,815 | 8,374 | 1.47% |
| 1980 | 53,441 | 1,107 | 0.21% |
| 1970 | 52,334 | 6,425 | 1.32% |
| 1960 | 45,909 | 34,509 | 7.21% |
| 1940 | 11,400 | 0.00% |