Bellflower, MO

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2021 Population

346

2.98% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.3

6.39% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

26.5%

29.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$48,125

5.96% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$57,200

9.21% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Bellflower, MO had a population of 346 people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $48,125. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bellflower, MO grew from 336 to 346, a 2.98% increase and its median household income grew from $45,417 to $48,125, a 5.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bellflower, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.76%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.45%), Other (Hispanic) (1.45%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Bellflower, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Bellflower, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Bellflower, MO was $57,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

Most people in Bellflower, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bellflower, MO was 2 cars per household.

United States Missouri Montgomery County, MO Lincoln, Warren, Audrain, Pike & Montgomery Counties PUMA, MO

Population & Diversity

Bellflower, MO is home to a population of 346 people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.89% of Bellflower, MO residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

In 2021, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (323 people) in Bellflower, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Bellflower, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bellflower, MO was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bellflower, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bellflower, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
323 ± 92
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
13 ± 14.1
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5 ± 9

1.45%

Hispanic Population

5 people

1.45% of the people in Bellflower, MO are hispanic (5 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bellflower, MO as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

1.49%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

As of 2021, 2.89% of Bellflower, MO residents (10 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bellflower, MO was 1.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bellflower, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
14 ± 18
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 13
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 21

Bellflower, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bellflower, MO employs 123 people. The largest industries in Bellflower, MO are Manufacturing (33 people), Construction (25 people), and Retail Trade (14 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($56,161), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,357), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,542).

Employment

Occupations

123

2021 Value

± 76

−4.65%

1 Year decline

± 89.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bellflower, MO declined at a rate of −4.65%, from 129 employees to 123 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bellflower, MO, are Production Occupations (27 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (23 people), and Transportation Occupations (15 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bellflower, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

123

2021 Value

± 76

−4.65%

1 Year decline

± 89.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bellflower, MO declined at a rate of −4.65%, from 129 employees to 123 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bellflower, MO, are Manufacturing (33 people), Construction (25 people), and Retail Trade (14 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bellflower, MO, though some of these residents may live in Bellflower, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,594

Median earning men ± $11,275

$35,000

Median earning women ± $20,406

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($56,161), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,542), and Manufacturing ($43,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,536), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,563), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bellflower, MO was $57,200 in 2021, which is 0.234 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $63,000 to $57,200, a 9.21% decrease. The homeownership rate in Bellflower, MO is 66.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bellflower, MO have an average commute time of 32.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bellflower, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$57,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,219

$87

Median Property Taxes

±$41

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bellflower, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bellflower, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.9%

Homeownership

2021

57.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.9% of the housing units in Bellflower, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bellflower, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9704

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Bellflower, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,125

Median Household Income

± $12,430

130

Number of Households

± 39

In 2021, the median household income of the 130 households in Bellflower, MO grew to $48,125 from the previous year's value of $45,417.

The following chart displays the households in Bellflower, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $25k - $30k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bellflower, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (90.2%)
Carpooled (4.07%)
Worked At Home (4.07%)

In 2021, 90.2% of workers in Bellflower, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.07%) and those who worked at home (4.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bellflower, MO have a longer commute time (32.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Bellflower, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bellflower, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bellflower, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bellflower, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bellflower, MO (91 out of 344 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bellflower, MO is White, followed by Asian and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.3% of the population of Bellflower, MO has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 3.76% on non-group plans, and 2.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, MO see 5776 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.156% increase from the previous year (5767 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5647 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2259 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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5,776 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, MO

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, MO see an average of 5,776 patients per year. This represents a 0.156% increase from the previous year (5,767 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 28.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.4% were men and 43.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.7%

Uninsured

43.4%

Employer Coverage

25.4%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

3.76%

Non-Group

2.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bellflower, MO grew by 52.6% from 8.33% to 12.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bellflower, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.