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Belleair

Florida · 4,631 residents (2025 est.) · 1.731 sq mi
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Belleair is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $633,300. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,428
+9%since 2000
from 4,067 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,558 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+13%since 2000
from 52.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,631 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Belleair
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,083
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,267 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,488
+41%since 2000
from $59,164 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
−2%since 2010
from 0.554 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$633,300
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,281
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $791 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+91%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,915)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(103)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(306)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,786)
Black0.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(455)
Asian2.5%(110)
Other1.1%(47)
Diversity Score32.2%(1,426)
Diversity Score
32
+328%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 83.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belleair, Florida?

Belleair, Florida has about 4,428 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belleair, Florida?

The typical household in Belleair, Florida earns about $117,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belleair, Florida expensive?

In Belleair, Florida, the median home is worth about $633,300, and the typical rent is about $2,281 a month.

How educated are people in Belleair, Florida?

About 58.2% of adults age 25 and over in Belleair, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belleair, Florida?

About 5.7% of people in Belleair, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belleair, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Belleair, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 460 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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