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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.3400,-88.5270 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:22:27 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 61724 |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Bellflower is located at 40°20'24"N 88°31'37"W (40.3400300, -88.5270100).
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Weather
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Showers And Thunderstorms
18 to 22 mph WNW
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Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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, 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 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bellflower, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bellflower, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Bellflower.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bellflower Post Office | Bellflower (IL) | 61724 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bellflower, California A city in Los Angeles County, California. 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 |