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Bel Aire

Kansas · 10,287 residents (2025 est.) · 6.764 sq mi
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Bel Aire is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,795. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 50% 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 $238,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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
9,043
+55%since 2000
from 5,836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,337 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+7%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,287 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K8K10K1990201020202024Bel Aire
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,795
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,937 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,069
+73%since 2000
from $23,202 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+14%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,649
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+48%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(4,905)
Black7.2%(423)
Hispanic / Latino3%(176)
Asian3.7%(214)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(1,870)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(6,087)
Black11.3%(1,026)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,109)
Asian4%(360)
Other5.1%(461)
Diversity Score64.4%(5,819)
Diversity Score
64
+101%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+101%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bel Aire, Kansas?

Bel Aire, Kansas has about 9,043 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bel Aire, Kansas?

The typical household in Bel Aire, Kansas earns about $97,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bel Aire, Kansas expensive?

In Bel Aire, Kansas, the median home is worth about $238,100, and the typical rent is about $1,649 a month.

How educated are people in Bel Aire, Kansas?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bel Aire, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bel Aire, Kansas?

About 11.8% of people in Bel Aire, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bel Aire, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bel Aire, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,348 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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