Bellwood, VA Demographics

A map of Bellwood's Population by Race

Bellwood, Virginia has an estimated population of 7,907, a slight increase from the 7,678 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.3% White, 30.0% Hispanic, 28.1% Black, 6.4% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bellwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bellwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bellwood, that probability was 70.8% in 2020 and 72.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellwood is ranked the 157th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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). Bellwood was ranked the 159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellwood's White Population

2,553 residents of Bellwood, or 32.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellwood is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Bellwood ranks 599th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellwood's White population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Bellwood's population has decreased from 35.8% to 32.3%.

Bellwood is more White than neighboring Bensley (29.8% White), Meadowbrook (24.2% White), and Montrose (17.1% White). Bellwood is less White than neighboring Chester (54.6% White), and Richmond (41.4% White).

Bellwood's Black Population

2,223 residents of Bellwood, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellwood is higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Bellwood ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Black residents' share of Bellwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.1%.

Bellwood is more Black than neighboring Bensley (23.4% Black), and Chester (22.3% Black). Bellwood is less Black than neighboring Meadowbrook (38.9% Black), Montrose (72% Black), and Richmond (40.6% Black).

Bellwood's Asian Population

203 residents of Bellwood, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellwood is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Bellwood ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Bellwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Bellwood is more Asian than neighboring Bensley (0.9% Asian), Chester (1.5% Asian), Montrose (1.8% Asian), and Richmond (2.1% Asian). Bellwood is less Asian than neighboring Meadowbrook (2.9% Asian).

Bellwood's Hispanic Population

2,373 residents of Bellwood, or 30.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellwood is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Bellwood ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellwood's population has increased from 28.5% to 30.0%.

Bellwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowbrook (29% Hispanic), Chester (16.4% Hispanic), Montrose (2.5% Hispanic), and Richmond (10.7% Hispanic). Bellwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bensley (43.9% Hispanic).

Bellwood's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Bellwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bellwood is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellwood ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Bellwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montrose (0.3% Native American/Other). Bellwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bensley (0.7% Native American/Other), Meadowbrook (0.7% Native American/Other), Chester (1% Native American/Other), and Richmond (0.7% Native American/Other).

Bellwood's Multiracial Population

510 residents of Bellwood, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellwood is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Bellwood ranks 390th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellwood's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.4%.

Bellwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Bensley (1.2% Multiracial), Meadowbrook (4.3% Multiracial), Chester (4.2% Multiracial), Montrose (6.3% Multiracial), and Richmond (4.6% 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.