Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bellflower, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

238

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%225

Two or More

4.2%10

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.4%24

High School Diploma

31.3%56

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%5

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%27

Associate's Degree

8.4%15

Bachelor's Degree

2.8%5

Master's Degree

0.6%1

HS or Higher

74.3%

BA or Higher

3.4%

Graduate+

0.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$61,700

Median Renti

$907

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%63

Renter-Occupied

38.8%40

Total Units

136

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

24.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

36.5%23

$50K–$100K

46%29

$100K–$150K

6.3%4

$150K–$200K

6.3%4

$200K–$300K

4.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%1

2010–2019

8.8%12

2000–2009

5.9%8

1990–1999

13.2%18

1980–1989

8.1%11

1970–1979

12.5%17

1960–1969

5.9%8

1950–1959

0.7%1

1940–1949

12.5%17

1939 or earlier

31.6%43

Heating Fuel

Electricity

45.6%47

Utility Gas

33%34

Wood

12.6%13

Bottled/LP Gas

8.7%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,313

Mean Household Incomei

$45,249

Per Capita Incomei

$18,950

Poverty Ratei

40.3%

Unemploymenti

17.9%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%1

$10K–$15K

8.7%9

$15K–$20K

17.5%18

$20K–$25K

8.7%9

$25K–$30K

3.9%4

$30K–$35K

3.9%4

$35K–$40K

1%1

$40K–$45K

4.9%5

$45K–$50K

8.7%9

$50K–$60K

7.8%8

$60K–$75K

21.4%22

$75K–$100K

12.6%13

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

35.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.9%Insured

15.1%Uninsured