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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bel Aire

Kansas · 3,695 residents · 6.764 sq mi
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Bel Aire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,557. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 2,141 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $73,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,695
−37%vs 2000
vs 5,836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
546 / sq mi
−37%vs 2000
vs 863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K5K6K8K10K1990201020202024Bel Aire
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,557
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,937 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,778
−32%vs 2000
vs $23,202 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$73,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $110,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$445
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $505 in 2000
US average: $450
86.3%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.4% in 2000
13.7% rent
1.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,353)
Black8.1%(301)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(105)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0.9%(32)
Diversity Score26.8%(990)
27
−16%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.1%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+72%vs 2000
vs 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bel Aire, Kansas?

Bel Aire, Kansas has about 3,695 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bel Aire, Kansas earns about $46,557 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 $73,100, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Bel Aire, Kansas?

About 46.1% 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 4.2% of people in Bel Aire, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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