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Bellechester

Minnesota · 175 residents · 0.316 sq mi
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Bellechester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,600. Households here earn about 48% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
+2%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
554 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051401762112461990201020202024Bellechester
2024227
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,573
+3%since 2000
from $19,927 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+117%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.1%(40)
Diversity Score
23
+429%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellechester, Minnesota?

Bellechester, Minnesota has about 175 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellechester, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bellechester, Minnesota earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellechester, Minnesota expensive?

In Bellechester, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $120,600, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Bellechester, Minnesota?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bellechester, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellechester, Minnesota?

About 17.1% of people in Bellechester, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellechester, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellechester, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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