Bellwood, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bellwood, Illinois is 18,373 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 136th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $76,990, the median home value is $219,600, and the median age is 38.3.
The population has declined 4.9% since 2010 (19,066 → 18,132).
18,373
Population
7662
People / sq mi
$76,990
Median Income
$219,600
Median Home Value
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Bellwood covers 2.4 sq mi of land at 7662 people per square mile.
About Bellwood, IL
Bellwood stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 7,662 people per square mile. Bellwood is a city in Illinois with a population of 18,373.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $76,990 — near the US median of $78,538. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $219,600, with typical rent around $1,221.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 15.7%, below the national 35.0%. Just 7.8% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Bellwood: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Bellwood village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bellwood village had a population of 19,066 in 2010 and 18,132 in 2024, a -4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,299 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.36%.
18,132
Population (2024)
19,066
Population (2010)
19,299
Peak (2015)
-0.36%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,066 |
| 2011 | 19,119 |
| 2012 | 19,162 |
| 2013 | 19,179 |
| 2014 | 19,159 |
| 2015 | 19,299 |
| 2016 | 19,168 |
| 2017 | 18,990 |
| 2018 | 18,818 |
| 2019 | 18,672 |
| 2020 | 18,716 |
| 2021 | 18,359 |
| 2022 | 18,105 |
| 2023 | 18,031 |
| 2024 | 18,132 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 71.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$76,990
Median Household Income
$31,283
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$219,600
Median Home Value
$1,221
Median Rent
79.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
85.9%
High School+
15.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.6%
Drive Alone
73.7%
Public Transit
7.8%
Work From Home
28.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.4%
Foreign Born
78.0%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
10.1%
With Disability
92.8%
Health Insurance
90.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.2% |
| Retail Trade | 19.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.3% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Construction | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bellwood, Illinois has a population of 18,373 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 136th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Bellwood, Illinois is $76,990, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bellwood, Illinois is $219,600, with median monthly rent at $1,221 and a homeownership rate of 79.7%.
The median age in Bellwood, Illinois is 38.3 years. The population is 45.5% male and 54.5% female.
The population has declined 4.9% since 2010 (19,066 → 18,132).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.