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Bellerose

New York · 1,173 residents · 0.126 sq mi
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Bellerose is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 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 2000, reaching $661,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 151% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,173
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,310 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+14%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9361K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bellerose
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$178,542
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,263 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,292
+63%since 2000
from $36,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$661,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
9.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+25%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,027)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(51)
Asian6.6%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(309)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(896)
Black3.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(121)
Asian5.3%(62)
Other1.5%(17)
Diversity Score44.8%(525)
Diversity Score
45
+70%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellerose, New York?

Bellerose, New York has about 1,173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellerose, New York?

The typical household in Bellerose, New York earns about $178,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellerose, New York expensive?

In Bellerose, New York, the median home is worth about $661,900.

How educated are people in Bellerose, New York?

About 64.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bellerose, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellerose, New York?

About 4.6% of people in Bellerose, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellerose, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellerose, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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