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Bellevue

Ohio · 8,154 residents (2025 est.) · 6.129 sq mi
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Bellevue has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,187
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,336 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,154 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Bellevue
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,875
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,816
+94%since 2000
from $18,932 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
+48%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(7,878)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(210)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(623)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(7,084)
Black1%(83)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(761)
Asian0.7%(55)
Other2.5%(204)
Diversity Score30.2%(2,475)
Diversity Score
30
+298%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellevue, Ohio?

Bellevue, Ohio has about 8,187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellevue, Ohio?

The typical household in Bellevue, Ohio earns about $53,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellevue, Ohio expensive?

In Bellevue, Ohio, the median home is worth about $152,800, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Bellevue, Ohio?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bellevue, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellevue, Ohio?

About 18.9% of people in Bellevue, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellevue, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellevue, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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