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Bellmore

New York · 15,954 residents · 2.359 sq mi
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Bellmore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,674. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $681,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,954
−3%since 2000
from 16,441 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,763 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 7,406 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+9%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Bellmore
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(855)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(860)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(1,011)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.7%(1,391)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(632)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(1,772)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.9%(2,055)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.1%(2,565)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(2,385)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(1,420)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.1%(647)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(361)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,674
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,976 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,892
+99%since 2000
from $32,034 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−7%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$681,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,160
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,063 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−10%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(15,389)
Black0.4%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(515)
Asian2%(329)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(13,431)
Black1.3%(204)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,295)
Asian3.2%(512)
Other3.2%(512)
Diversity Score
35
+45%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.6%(574)
Dominican1.1%(169)
Cuban0.8%(135)
Argentine0.5%(79)
Chilean0.4%(61)
Ecuadorian0.4%(57)
Peruvian0.3%(45)
Colombian0.3%(43)
Paraguayan0.2%(26)
Salvadoran0.1%(22)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Costa Rican0.1%(16)
Spaniard0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.2%(187)
Chinese1.1%(168)
Filipino0.8%(124)
Vietnamese0.1%(20)
Korean0%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(24)
Ancestry
Italian28.9%(4,605)
Irish21.4%(3,414)
German13.2%(2,112)
Russian7.3%(1,170)
Polish4.9%(788)
American2.6%(408)
Greek1.8%(287)
Arab1.4%(220)
English1.4%(219)
Hungarian1.2%(191)
Swedish1%(158)
Romanian0.9%(147)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Egyptian0.7%(114)
Austrian0.7%(107)
Ukrainian0.6%(94)
West Indian0.5%(76)
Czech0.3%(47)
Canadian0.3%(41)
Israeli0.3%(40)
French0.2%(35)
Norwegian0.2%(33)
Syrian0.2%(30)
Turkish0.2%(30)
Scottish0.2%(28)
Croatian0.1%(23)
British0.1%(22)
Latvian0.1%(22)
Lithuanian0.1%(19)
Australian0.1%(17)
Haitian0.1%(13)
Belgian0.1%(12)
Armenian0.1%(11)
Swiss0.1%(11)
Dutch0.1%(9)
Macedonian0.1%(9)
Bulgarian0.1%(8)
Danish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Russian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.3%(1,933)
Married63.6%(4,064)
Widowed3.6%(233)
Divorced2.5%(158)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(2,025)
Married54.9%(3,758)
Widowed6.3%(429)
Divorced9.2%(628)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellmore, New York?

Bellmore, New York has about 15,954 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bellmore, New York earns about $161,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellmore, New York expensive?

In Bellmore, New York, the median home is worth about $681,800, and the typical rent is about $2,160 a month.

How educated are people in Bellmore, New York?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bellmore, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellmore, New York?

About 3.1% of people in Bellmore, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellmore, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellmore, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 484 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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