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Bellaire

Ohio · 3,870 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 $29,052. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,022 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,000. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,870
−21%since 2000
from 4,892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,341 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Bellaire
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,052
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,480 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,448
+54%since 2000
from $13,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
49.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,309)
Black5.7%(221)
Hispanic / Latino2%(79)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other3.2%(123)
Diversity Score26.3%(1,018)
Diversity Score
26
+77%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellaire, Ohio?

Bellaire, Ohio has about 3,870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellaire, Ohio?

The typical household in Bellaire, Ohio earns about $29,052 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 $72,000, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Bellaire, Ohio?

About 5.2% 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 26.5% 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 2,158 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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