Bellwood is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 20,535.

Geography

Bellwood is located at 41°52'59" North, 87°52'35" West (41.882924, -87.876428).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²). 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 20,535 people, 6,440 households, and 5,100 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,317.4/km² (8,608.0/mi²). There were 6,683 housing units at an average density of 1,079.6/km² (2,801.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 11.75% White, 81.73% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.79% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. 7.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,440 households out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 25.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.18 and the average family size was 3.57.

In the village the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $52,856, and the median income for a family was $57,037. Males had a median income of $38,015 versus $30,428 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,420. 7.2% of the population and 5.9% of families were below the poverty line. 7.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.