Bellevue, IL Demographics

A map of Bellevue's Population by Race

Bellevue, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,106, a large increase from the 1,878 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bellevue, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bellevue has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bellevue, that probability was 26.8% in 2020 and 23.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellevue is ranked the 494th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bellevue was ranked the 515th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellevue's White Population

1,833 residents of Bellevue, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellevue is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bellevue ranks 1005th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's White population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of Bellevue's population has increased from 85.1% to 87.0%.

Bellevue is more White than neighboring Norwood (76.7% White), West Peoria (71.1% White), Peoria (53.2% White), and Creve Coeur (86.6% White). Bellevue is less White than neighboring Bartonville (88% White).

Bellevue's Black Population

104 residents of Bellevue, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellevue is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bellevue ranks 229th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Black residents' share of Bellevue's population has increased from 4.4% to 4.9%.

Bellevue is more Black than neighboring Norwood (0% Black), and Bartonville (1.5% Black). Bellevue is less Black than neighboring West Peoria (11.5% Black), Peoria (25.6% Black), and Creve Coeur (7.6% Black).

Bellevue's Asian Population

7 residents of Bellevue, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellevue is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bellevue ranks 797th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Bellevue is more Asian than neighboring Creve Coeur (0% Asian). Bellevue is less Asian than neighboring Norwood (0.6% Asian), West Peoria (1.7% Asian), Bartonville (2.3% Asian), and Peoria (6.6% Asian).

Bellevue's Hispanic Population

122 residents of Bellevue, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellevue is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bellevue ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellevue's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.8%.

Bellevue is more Hispanic than neighboring Norwood (0% Hispanic), West Peoria (2.6% Hispanic), Bartonville (3% Hispanic), and Creve Coeur (1.7% Hispanic). Bellevue is less Hispanic than neighboring Peoria (8% Hispanic).

Bellevue's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Bellevue, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellevue ranks 557th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellevue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Bellevue is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bartonville (0% Native American/Other). Bellevue is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (0.6% Native American/Other), West Peoria (2% Native American/Other), and Peoria (0.6% Native American/Other).

Bellevue's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Bellevue, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellevue is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bellevue ranks 250th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellevue's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellevue's population has decreased from 5.1% to 1.4%.

Bellevue is less Multiracial than neighboring Norwood (22.2% Multiracial), West Peoria (11.1% Multiracial), Bartonville (5.1% Multiracial), Peoria (6.1% Multiracial), and Creve Coeur (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.