CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Bel Aire

Kansas · 8,262 residents · 6.764 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Wichita metro area
Compare
The short version

Bel Aire is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,605. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $160,800. Households here earn about 38% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,262
+42%since 2000
from 5,836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,221 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+15%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K8K10K1990201020202024Bel Aire
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,605
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,937 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,405
+53%since 2000
from $23,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bel Aire on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(4,905)
Black7.2%(423)
Hispanic / Latino3%(176)
Asian3.7%(214)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(1,870)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(5,969)
Black9.7%(801)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(628)
Asian4.4%(366)
Other4.6%(380)
Diversity Score55.4%(4,575)
Diversity Score
55
+73%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Bel Aire

Bithlo
Pop 10,486
Indian Harbour Beach
Pop 8,914
Lighthouse Point
Pop 10,756
Bardmoor
Pop 10,292
Places similar to Bel Aire
Head to head

Compare Bel Aire to nearby cities

BEL AIRE VS
Park City
Income$74,301−12%
Home value$177,100+10%
Population9,458−8%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BEL AIRE VS
Wichita
Income$64,620−24%
Home value$190,800+19%
Population400,987+3798%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BEL AIRE VS
Andover
Income$104,787+24%
Home value$291,400+81%
Population17,370+69%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BEL AIRE VS
Derby
Income$84,112−1%
Home value$236,900+47%
Population26,606+159%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Bel Aire, Kansas?

Bel Aire, Kansas has about 8,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bel Aire, Kansas earns about $84,605 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 $160,800, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

How educated are people in Bel Aire, Kansas?

About 57.5% 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 7.2% 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 4,567 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Bel Aire with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →