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Bellemeade

Kentucky · 921 residents (2025 est.) · 0.293 sq mi
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Bellemeade is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% 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 $353,200. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% 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
851
−2%since 2000
from 871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,904 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
−2%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:921 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7447988539089621990201020202024Bellemeade
2024851
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,639
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,351
+94%since 2000
from $31,651 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+18%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
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
$353,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,938
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $925 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(858)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(772)
Black2.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(42)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other1.1%(9)
Diversity Score21.7%(185)
Diversity Score
22
+1780%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellemeade, Kentucky?

Bellemeade, Kentucky has about 851 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellemeade, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bellemeade, Kentucky earns about $97,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellemeade, Kentucky expensive?

In Bellemeade, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $353,200, and the typical rent is about $1,938 a month.

How educated are people in Bellemeade, Kentucky?

About 58.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bellemeade, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellemeade, Kentucky?

About 5.8% of people in Bellemeade, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellemeade, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellemeade, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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