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Belvedere

California · 2,066 residents (2025 est.) · 0.519 sq mi
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Belvedere is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,345
+10%since 2000
from 2,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,518 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 4,094 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
−7%since 2000
from 52.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,066 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Belvedere
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,796 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$183,909
+62%since 2000
from $113,595 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
−6%since 2010
from 0.551 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+5%since 2000
from 7.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,019)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(46)
Asian1.8%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(210)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,995)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(137)
Asian5.6%(132)
Other2.9%(67)
Diversity Score33.6%(788)
Diversity Score
34
+239%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
59.4%
+49.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 85.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belvedere, California?

Belvedere, California has about 2,345 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belvedere, California?

The typical household in Belvedere, California earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belvedere, California expensive?

In Belvedere, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Belvedere, California?

About 87.4% of adults age 25 and over in Belvedere, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belvedere, California?

About 5.9% of people in Belvedere, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belvedere, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Belvedere, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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