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Bellaire

Michigan · 1,053 residents · 1.868 sq mi
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Bellaire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,932. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $113,900. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,053
−10%since 2000
from 1,164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
564 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+12%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8489341K1K1K1990201020202024Bellaire
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,932
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,243 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,736
+24%since 2000
from $18,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+10%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,108)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(26)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(963)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(29)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.4%(36)
Diversity Score16.7%(176)
Diversity Score
17
+144%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellaire, Michigan?

Bellaire, Michigan has about 1,053 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellaire, Michigan?

The typical household in Bellaire, Michigan earns about $36,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellaire, Michigan expensive?

In Bellaire, Michigan, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Bellaire, Michigan?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bellaire, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellaire, Michigan?

About 14.5% of people in Bellaire, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellaire, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellaire, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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