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Bellaire

Ohio · 4,278 residents · 1.653 sq mi
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Bellaire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,921. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,800. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,278
−13%since 2000
from 4,892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,588 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
−2%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Bellaire
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,921
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,480 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,330
+3%since 2000
from $13,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(4,491)
Black5.7%(278)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(15)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(726)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(3,902)
Black5.5%(235)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(34)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other4.1%(175)
Diversity Score24%(1,028)
Diversity Score
24
+62%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellaire, Ohio?

Bellaire, Ohio has about 4,278 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellaire, Ohio?

The typical household in Bellaire, Ohio earns about $27,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellaire, Ohio expensive?

In Bellaire, Ohio, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Bellaire, Ohio?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bellaire, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellaire, Ohio?

About 29.1% of people in Bellaire, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellaire, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellaire, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,750 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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