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Belle Mead

New Jersey · 216 residents · 4.031 sq mi
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Belle Mead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,547. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2011. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $403,800. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 144% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
85% 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
216
+79%vs 2011
vs 121 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
+79%vs 2011
vs 30 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−18%vs 2011
vs 51.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
02K4K6K7K201020202024Belle Mead
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,547
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $175,192 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,916
−4%vs 2011
vs $62,126 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
81.1%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.161
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.192 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade54.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services16%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$403,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $407,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−39.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.4
+2%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(191)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(18)
Asian1.9%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.4%(55)
Diversity Score
25
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
42.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
82.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
82.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
Female
57.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.4% in 2011
Foreign born
22.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Mead, New Jersey?

Belle Mead, New Jersey has about 216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle Mead, New Jersey?

The typical household in Belle Mead, New Jersey earns about $170,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Mead, New Jersey expensive?

In Belle Mead, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $403,800.

How educated are people in Belle Mead, New Jersey?

About 85.3% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Mead, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Mead, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Belle Mead, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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