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Bellevue

Illinois · 1,878 residents · 2.224 sq mi
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Bellevue has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,878
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+24%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bellevue
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,550
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,098 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,152
+126%since 2000
from $14,228 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,784)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(30)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(155)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,599)
Black4.4%(83)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(86)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.1%(40)
Diversity Score27.3%(513)
Diversity Score
27
+233%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+118%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellevue, Illinois?

Bellevue, Illinois has about 1,878 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellevue, Illinois?

The typical household in Bellevue, Illinois earns about $50,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellevue, Illinois expensive?

In Bellevue, Illinois, the median home is worth about $106,200, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Bellevue, Illinois?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bellevue, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellevue, Illinois?

About 14.4% of people in Bellevue, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellevue, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellevue, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 387 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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