Bellflower, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze population trends, housing costs, and the local economy by exploring Map AI.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Bellflower | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,863 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11975.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.04% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,682 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bellflower grew by 6.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 77,457 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bellflower has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Bellflower | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,392 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.22% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bellflower is about 20% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Bellflower | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $573,478 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,770 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 38.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bellflower is about 27.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,770 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bellflower spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 230 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bellflower | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 230 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,129 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 65,760 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,378 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bellflower is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bellflower has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Bellflower | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.23 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Bellflower has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bellflower | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bellflower, California.
What is the population of Bellflower, California?
The population of Bellflower, California is 73,863, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bellflower, California?
The population density of Bellflower, California is 11975.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bellflower, California?
The median household income in Bellflower, California is $77,392, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bellflower, California?
The median home price in Bellflower, California is $573,478, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellflower, California?
The unemployment rate in Bellflower, California is 7.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.