Demographics & People — Bellwood, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,373 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.7 |
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| Total Households | 6,103 |
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| Family Households | 4,452 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.99 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4696 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,408 |
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| Black or African American | 13,059 |
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| Asian | 226 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,276 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 13,231 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,627 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,298 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,282 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 798 |
| American | 197 |
| Subsaharan African | 189 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 184 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 168 |
| African | 153 |
Language
| English Only | 13,485 |
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| Spanish | 3,475 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,282 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 823 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,271 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bellwood, Illinois.
