Bellflower, Illinois
Bellflower: Township in McLean County, Illinois
About
Bellflower is a township located in the county of McLean in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 357 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 343 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bellflower
| Population : | 343 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McLean County |
| Area : | 48.7 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:31:07 (17th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61724 |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bellflower is located at 40°20'24"N 88°31'37"W (40.3400300, -88.5270100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bellflower decreased by 4.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 357 | - | census |
| 2011 | 360 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 359 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 362 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 357 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 352 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 351 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 349 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 349 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 344 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 343 | -0.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 77,624 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 73,812 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 78,280 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 73,812 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 48.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 30.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 42.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,080 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 25.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.0% |
Bellflower zip code is 61724.
County name: McLean, County
fips: 17113
Bell Flower, Belle Flower, Bellflower, Prairie
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $859,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,191 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $721 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,836 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 30,418 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 145,408 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 270,774 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,130,161 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 492,223 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,507 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $104,756 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,448 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,319 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,128 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,101 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,244 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,704 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 772 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,086 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,956.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.61 |
Schools in Bellflower
College & universities near Bellflower, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bellflower, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bellflower
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bellflower Post Office | Bellflower (IL) | 61724 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Bellflower , California A city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the southeastern part of the county. Bellflower is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bellflower Historical Society and the Bellflower Public Library. with a population of 75,162 people.
- Bellflower , Missouri city in Missouri, USA with a population of 356 people.
Other cities in McLean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLean County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 77,132 | The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. |
| Normal | 54,451 | Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Empire | 4,024 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Le Roy | 3,498 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Heyworth | 2,869 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lexington | 2,020 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Hudson | 1,810 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Chenoa | 1,717 | City in Illinois |
| Gridley | 1,392 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Danvers | 1,093 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Colfax | 1,009 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Downs | 949 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| McLean | 790 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Saybrook | 679 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Carlock | 558 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Towanda | 517 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
