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Belle Mead

New Jersey · 5,569 residents · 4.031 sq mi
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Belle Mead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,012. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 5,366 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2019, reaching $571,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 90% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,569
+2643%since 2019
from 203 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,382 / sq mi
+2643%since 2019
from 50 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2019
from 37.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
02K4K6K7K201020202024Belle Mead
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,012
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $97,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,841
Unchangedsince 2019
from $56,847 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,400
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $293,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,197
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−46.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
46.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+17%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(1,584)
Black5.5%(309)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(318)
Asian57.3%(3,193)
Other0.3%(17)
Diversity Score70.1%(3,905)
Diversity Score
70
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2019
from 40.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.2%
+36.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.8 min
+14%since 2019
from 37.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Female
49.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Foreign born
39.9%
+31.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Mead, New Jersey?

Belle Mead, New Jersey has about 5,569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belle Mead, New Jersey earns about $162,012 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 $571,400, and the typical rent is about $2,197 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Mead, New Jersey?

About 65.4% 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 2.4% 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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