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Bellevue

Kentucky · 5,548 residents · 0.905 sq mi
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Bellevue has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,819. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,900. Households here earn about 32% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
5,548
−14%since 2000
from 6,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,130 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 7,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+12%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Bellevue
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,819
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,550 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,878
+116%since 2000
from $17,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(6,332)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(57)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(232)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(5,036)
Black1.7%(92)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(155)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other4.1%(225)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,182)
Diversity Score
21
+495%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellevue, Kentucky?

Bellevue, Kentucky has about 5,548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellevue, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bellevue, Kentucky earns about $68,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellevue, Kentucky expensive?

In Bellevue, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $135,900, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Bellevue, Kentucky?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bellevue, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellevue, Kentucky?

About 10.6% of people in Bellevue, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellevue, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellevue, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,449 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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