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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bellmore

New York · 16,441 residents · 2.359 sq mi
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Bellmore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,976. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $242,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,441
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16,438 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,969 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,968 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+7%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Bellmore
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,976
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,203 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,034
+38%since 1990
from $23,149 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$242,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $208,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,063
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $838 in 1990
US average: $602
88.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
11.8% rent
3.2
−10%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(16,155)
Black0.3%(45)
Hispanic / Latino2%(334)
Asian1%(171)
Diversity Score9%(1,473)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(15,389)
Black0.4%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(515)
Asian2%(329)
Diversity Score13.4%(2,208)
13
+50%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.9%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 29.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellmore, New York?

Bellmore, New York has about 16,441 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bellmore, New York earns about $74,976 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 $242,600, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Bellmore, New York?

About 37.9% 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 2.4% of people in Bellmore, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellmore, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellmore, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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