CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Bellmore

New York · 16,297 residents · 2.359 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

Bellmore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $527,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 97% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,297
−1%since 2000
from 16,441 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,908 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 6,969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+9%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Bellmore
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,988
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,976 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,375
+70%since 2000
from $32,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$527,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,867
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,063 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+17%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bellmore on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(15,389)
Black0.4%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(515)
Asian2%(329)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(2,208)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(13,237)
Black1.5%(242)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,570)
Asian4.5%(737)
Other1.2%(197)
Diversity Score37.7%(6,151)
Diversity Score
38
+181%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Bellmore

Hockessin
Pop 13,439
Key Biscayne
Pop 14,815
Lake Butler
Pop 17,125
Naples
Pop 20,114
Places similar to Bellmore
Head to head

Compare Bellmore to nearby cities

BELLMORE VS
Wantagh
Income$179,362+28%
Home value$706,600+34%
Population18,365+15%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BELLMORE VS
Merrick
Income$185,740+33%
Home value$771,900+46%
Population21,744+36%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BELLMORE VS
Seaford
Income$172,557+23%
Home value$658,300+25%
Population15,549−3%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BELLMORE VS
North Bellmore
Income$181,662+30%
Home value$659,200+25%
Population20,689+30%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellmore, New York?

Bellmore, New York has about 16,297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bellmore, New York earns about $139,988 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 $527,800, and the typical rent is about $1,867 a month.

How educated are people in Bellmore, New York?

About 52.9% 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 2.9% 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 141 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Bellmore with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →