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Bel-Ridge

Missouri · 2,132 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 $36,169. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 950 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,100. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,132
−31%since 2000
from 3,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,758 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 3,987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+25%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bel-Ridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,169
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,085
+38%since 2000
from $13,073 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
61.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(244)
Black79.2%(1,689)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(94)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.5%(52)
Diversity Score40.6%(865)
Diversity Score
41
+3%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.9%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bel-Ridge, Missouri?

Bel-Ridge, Missouri has about 2,132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bel-Ridge, Missouri earns about $36,169 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 $68,100, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Bel-Ridge, Missouri?

About 9.7% 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 26.1% 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 1,070 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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