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Bellville

Ohio · 1,963 residents · 2.851 sq mi
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Bellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $132,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
1,963
+11%since 2000
from 1,773 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
689 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+14%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bellville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,469
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,492 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,113
+51%since 2000
from $17,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+17%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,737)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,824)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(94)
Diversity Score
5
+41%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellville, Ohio?

Bellville, Ohio has about 1,963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellville, Ohio?

The typical household in Bellville, Ohio earns about $42,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellville, Ohio expensive?

In Bellville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $132,300, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Bellville, Ohio?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bellville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellville, Ohio?

About 11.3% of people in Bellville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 377 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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