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Bel-Ridge

Missouri · 2,737 residents · 0.773 sq mi
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Bel-Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,857. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,000. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,737
−11%since 2000
from 3,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,541 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3,987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.7
+2%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bel-Ridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,857
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,091
+8%since 2000
from $13,073 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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
$69,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(530)
Black79.4%(2,448)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(1,212)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(381)
Black82.6%(2,260)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(35)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other5.6%(155)
Diversity Score43.2%(1,183)
Diversity Score
43
+10%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
21.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bel-Ridge, Missouri?

Bel-Ridge, Missouri has about 2,737 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bel-Ridge, Missouri?

The typical household in Bel-Ridge, Missouri earns about $32,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bel-Ridge, Missouri expensive?

In Bel-Ridge, Missouri, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Bel-Ridge, Missouri?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bel-Ridge, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bel-Ridge, Missouri?

About 36.1% of people in Bel-Ridge, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bel-Ridge, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bel-Ridge, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 465 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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