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Bellevue

Iowa · 2,363 residents · 1.378 sq mi
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Bellevue has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,363
+1%since 2000
from 2,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,715 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bellevue
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,964
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,293 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,234
+109%since 2000
from $15,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,271)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(21)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.3%(32)
Diversity Score6.8%(161)
Diversity Score
7
+434%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+9%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellevue, Iowa?

Bellevue, Iowa has about 2,363 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellevue, Iowa?

The typical household in Bellevue, Iowa earns about $61,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellevue, Iowa expensive?

In Bellevue, Iowa, the median home is worth about $160,300, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Bellevue, Iowa?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bellevue, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellevue, Iowa?

About 9.8% of people in Bellevue, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellevue, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellevue, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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