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Belle Terre

New York · 808 residents · 0.885 sq mi
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Belle Terre is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $204,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $917,600. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 187% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
808
−3%since 2000
from 832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+13%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6577247918589251990201020202024Belle Terre
2024740
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$204,167
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,155 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$154,304
+175%since 2000
from $56,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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
$917,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
3.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+28%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(748)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(16)
Asian5%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(161)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(672)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(54)
Asian5.2%(42)
Other1.4%(11)
Diversity Score32.9%(266)
Diversity Score
33
+71%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Terre, New York?

Belle Terre, New York has about 808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle Terre, New York?

The typical household in Belle Terre, New York earns about $204,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Terre, New York expensive?

In Belle Terre, New York, the median home is worth about $917,600.

How educated are people in Belle Terre, New York?

About 67.9% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Terre, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Terre, New York?

About 2.8% of people in Belle Terre, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Terre, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Terre, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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